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For more than a century, National Geographic has made icons out of elephants, whales, and lions. But what about butt-glowing larvae or manatees that fart to stay afloat? Those unsung misfits finally ...

Each year, National Geographic highlights a collection of the most compelling images captured by Nat Geo photographers over the past 12 months in their "Pictures of the Year." For 2025, Nat Geo ...