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The Long Road Home

Two Hour Global Premiere Tuesday 8.30pm AEDT/NZDT

What was supposed to be a routine peacekeeping mission turned into a ferocious ambush knows as 'Black Sunday' in Sadr City, Baghdad. Based on true events, this eight-part global drama series tells the story of a small platoon of soldiers.
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Outback Wrangler Returns

Premieres Wednesday 6 December

The saltwater crocodile population has been protected for over 40 years. Which means they’ve had time to grow! But the bigger they come, the greater the need to protect these magnificent predators. It’s dangerous work but danger comes with the territory.
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FOR FROG’S SAKE: THERE’S A NEW APP THAT’S SAVING AUSSIE FROGS

Download the app and join the thin green line of frog defenders
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Everyday from 2.30pm AEST and 11pm AEST

Ever wanted to go an African Safari? Well, you can right here on our website! Join the SAFARI LIVE team and watch LIVE streams everyday from 2.30pm-5.30pm AEST or 11pm - 2.30am AEST to see Africa's wildlife up close and personal like never before

Follow Video Rare White Moose The rare colour comes from a genetic mutation, and one leading expert has a theory for why it may become more prevalent.

Follow Video When Sharks Attack Millions of people flock to beaches each year for a vacation in paradise… but for some unlucky tourists, a little R&R may cost them their lives. In top tourist destinations, sharks are unleashing a reign of terror. Will scientists get to the bottom of these attacks, before it’s too late?

Follow Video Shark v. Predator Sharks: Rulers of the aquatic world. Moulded by evolution into a fierce predator, few dare to challenge this king of the ocean. But the truth is there are over 400 species of sharks… and most of them are not equipped to fight off hungry, aggressive predators. Even ones much smaller in size. But what kinds of animals would be daring enough to take on these killing machine? Seals, crocodiles, octopi, bobcats and even birds, to name a few, have been seen going head to head with these elite killers. And we’ve uncovered the footage to prove it. Home video and photographs captured by tourists and fisherman reveal the rare moments when a shark ends up on the receiving end. It’s time for nature’s ultimate underwater showdown: Shark vs. Predator!

Event WELCOME TO SAFARI LIVE

Jump on the back and join a LIVE African Safari. Twice a day our expert guides invite you to come along and drive through the African bush in search of the Big Five as well as smaller animals.

News Why Does This Weird Snowy Mountains Insect Flash Warnings After An Attack?

This article was published in 2014 on National Geographic's blog Phenomena.

Follow Life is too short for long-term grudges. Further Elon Musk

Follow Photos These Photos Reveal Years of Oppression in Zimbabwe

News Half of U.S. Spending Power Behind Paris Climate Agreement

A growing coalition of states, cities, and organizations is pushing ahead to meet emissions reductions targets, even as the Trump administration walks away from global warming efforts.

Follow The typical nature photograph shows a butterfly on a pretty flower. The conservation photograph shows the same thing, but with a bulldozer coming at it in the background. Further Joel Sartore