Magazine sneak peek October 2024 (original) (raw)

You'll also experience adventures aboard the OceanXplorer, a high-tech research ship. Scientists living on the ship sailed across the globe on a mission to uncover ocean secrets. Read about their thrilling shark sightings, light shows, polar bear close-ups, and whale tales.

Next, see how two BFF chimp babies are growing up at a primate sanctuary in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Rangers rescued them from wildlife poachers who wanted to sell the young apes illegally as pets. We've also got tips for ways your family can help chimpanzees.

Finally, have your parents visit our giveaway page September 9-16 so they can enter for a chance to win the Nat Geo Kids book Weird But True World 2025. And they can visit the giveaway page again September 18-25 for a chance to win a dinosaur terrarium. Please note, no entries will be accepted after the giveaway end dates listed above. Other stories in this month's issue:

• Amazing Animals: Meet a dog mom that cuddles wild pups and a cat who starred in a video transmitted across space. Plus, there's good news for pygmy hogs.
• Weird But True: Check out fun facts you can share with your friends.
• Big Question: Discover why animals shed their fur.
• Bet You Didn't Know: Get six facts about black and white animals.