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Photograph by Barry Rice/sarracenia.com, courtesy the Conservatory of Flowers/Friends of Recreation and Parks

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Chomp! Meat-Eating Plants

An exhibit of carnivorous plants chows down at the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers.

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Food That Fools You

Read about tricks food stylists use to make fake food look fabulous.
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  • Photo: a cat and a dog

    Cat Versus Dog: Round Four

    National Geographic Kids identifies a few of the qualities you look for in a pal and then compare the two animals. So keep reading and see what you think.

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    Kids Help Stop Malaria

    Read letters from generous kids who donated to the "Be a Star, Save a Life" program sponsored by National Geographic Kids, Jordin Sparks, and Malaria No More.

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    Snow Fences: How One Science Fair Project Snowballs Into Something Big

    You don’t have to be an adult to do important scientific research—and you’ll find lots of fun and satisfaction.

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    Drinking Water: Bottled or From the Tap?

    The answer makes a big difference to the environment.

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    Calvin the Right Whale

    Speed limits for ships would help protect endangered whales.

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The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the biggest living structure on Earth.