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Early November 2008 Witness the raw violence and beauty of the animal kingdom, observe our changing skies, look back on U.S. history, and dive into the ocean this week Inside National Geographic. In This Edition • World's Top Ecolodges • New Oceans Quiz • Pacific Coast Wallpapers • Inside the Vietnam War Photo of the Day See Photo Download Wallpaper
Quiz Question: Approximately how many of the world's sharks are killed each year for their fins? (See below.)
Best Wild Animal Photos of 2008 Announced See seven mind-blowing images from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition, which is organized by the Natural History Museum of London and BBC Wildlife Magazine. Our Vanishing Night As electricity lights the night, human beings in cities and suburbs are losing our connection with the sky's natural appearance. Are we taking Prometheus's gift too far? Read the fascinating article, and see images of night around the world. Featured Photo Gallery Get Wallpapers Take a photo tour of America's Pacific coast. Visions of Paradise Photo Exhibit Legendary National Geographic Photographers display works Nov. 5 - Jan. 2 at Smith Farm Center, 1632 U St., Washington, D.C. as part of FotoWeek/DC. Inside National Geographic Alternative Energy With the growing threat of drastic global climate change, increasing attention has been put on developing alternative sources of energy. Get the basic facts on biofuels, solar power, fuel cells, and more. New Game: Stack Attack Keep the icons from reaching the top of the game screen, and see how you score in our new, addictive game! National Geographic Magazine Oceans Quiz Do you know what color becomes less visible in the depths of a coral reef? Test your knowledge of our oceans in this new quiz. More to Explore National Geographic Channel Video: Inside the Vietnam War Inside the Vietnam War takes you inside covert operations, gives you a seat at the military strategy table, and lets you witness the emotional toll of war through the eyes of the soldiers and the pilots who lived it. National Geographic Adventure Magazine World's Top Ecolodges Once located exclusively in the African bush and Central American jungles, ecolodges are now transforming modern travel around the world. Search destinations in our world map or by habitat, and find an ecolodge that fits your interests and budget.
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Quiz Answer: An estimated 40 million sharks are killed each year for shark-fin soup, a delicacy that is a status symbol in fast-growing China.