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Mining the New American West | National Geographic

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For centuries the American West has been the realm of cowboys, miners and frontiersman. Since 1872 mining companies have been reaping the benefit of an antiquated law allowing mining companies to purchase land at bargain prices, such as the recent acquisition of an entire mountain for only 875 dollars. Wild …

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Herring Hazards | National Geographic

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Wild Chronicles dives into a big fish story. While the fish themselves may not be large in size, a herring’s importance as a source of food in the ocean is bigger than people know. Conservationists fear fishermen may be depleting this marine resource and hope they can do something about …

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What Can You Do? | National Geographic

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Explore some things that everybody can do in their normal lives to help prevent climate change. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories …

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Pablo Escobar’s Hippos | National Geographic

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A herd of hippos once owned by Pablo Escobar, Colombia’s famed drug lord, run free on Escobar’s former estate-creating a problem for the government. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, …

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Giant Bizarre Fish | Freaks of Nature

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This two ton fish is one of the largest and most bizarre animals found in the sea. Find out why! ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you …

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