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Photo: A diver and a giant jellyfish

Photograph by Yomiuri Shimbun/AFP/Getty Images

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Giant Jellyfish Invasion

Are aliens attacking the Sea of Japan? Not exactly. But these gigantic blobs are unwelcome visitors from another place.

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Photo: Lynx kittens

News Bites

Lynx kittens have been found in Colorado.
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Hands-On Explorer Trip Blog
Boy with a goat

Follow the adventures in Peru.

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  • Photo: southern right whale and calf

    Calvin the Right Whale

    Speed limits for ships would help protect endangered whales.

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  • Photo: Jack Russell terrier and balloons

    Balloon-Popping Dog!

    Meet Anastasia, a Jack Russell terrier. Her favorite game? Popping as many balloons as she can!

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  • Photo: Reza

    Interview With Reza: Photographer

    Reza is a National Geographic Fellow, photojournalist, and humanitarian. Read an interview with National Geographic Kids.

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  • Photo: A fisherman throwing a net

    The Facts on Fish

    Before you break out the tartar sauce, learn some facts about fish to keep yourself and the environment healthy.

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  • Photo: two girls in a tree

    Green Tips: Save Power

    Learn how you can help to conserve power and protect the planet.

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Did You Know?

Giant anteaters can eat more than 30,000 insects in a day.