A simple question compels us to journey far from home. What’s out there? Our thirst for knowledge has led us to some incredible discoveries. Look at what we’ve found in the farthest reaches, from our planet’s deepest cave to the Carina Nebula, which swirls 7,500 light-years from Earth.
Paleoecologist Kendra Chritz is a leader in the new age of exploration, uncovering the Earth’s ancient ecology in Africa’s Turkana Basin. Avoiding carpet vipers, dodging hippos, and dashing past crocodiles are all part of a day’s work for Kendra. Meet her and learn about her fascinating discoveries.
From racing with hundreds of dolphins in the Sea of Cortez and meeting Pygmies in the forests of Cameroon to being ogled up close by a curious Antarctic minke whale, our 2012 National Geographic Expeditions were full of memorable moments. Check out a video of the highlights.
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