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August 2012
Life After Wounded Knee
Still deeply affected by the 1890 massacre, the Oglala Lakota find new hope in old ways.
Features
Gannets
What a Dive!
The gannet can plunge into the sea at 70 miles an hour and go as deep as 50 feet.
East London
East Side Story
The “other London” gets ready for its role as venue for the Summer Olympics.
Chasing Lightning
Chasing Lightning
Tim Samaras zips along with his 1,600-pound camera, aiming to snap the birth of a bolt.
Tibetan Mushroom
Tibet’s Golden “Worm”
It’s part fungus, part moth larva. And for those who find yartsa gunbu, it’s pure profit.
Editors Note
Editor’s Note
Alexandra Fuller and Aaron Huey report on the powerful resurgence of tradition among the people of Pine Ridge.
Wild Squatters Fox
Field Test: First Look
Catch a glimpse of stories to come in these daily dispatches from our photographers.
Cover Potential
The Moment: Cover Potential
Posing with an acetate copy of the National Geographic cover brought smiles to members of the Oglala Sioux Nation.
Lightning Sunset
Desktop Wallpaper
Decorate your desktop with beautiful images from this month’s issue of the magazine.
Fb Mushroom Cap
Flashback
An extraordinary cap made from a mushroom was mailed to National Geographic headquarters in 1920.
Voe Uw Dog
Visions of Earth
Each month, National Geographic features breathtaking photographs in Visions of Earth.
Ys Polar Bear Swim
Your Shot
Submit your photo, check out Your Shot jigsaw puzzles, and see reader photos published in National Geographic.