Every day, the National Geographic Society advances our legacy of studying, exploring, and protecting the planet. And this year proved that there’s still so much left to explore—from discovering a new human ancestor deep in a South African cave to protecting some of the last wild places in the ocean.
Watch our recap of captivating moments in science and exploration from 2015 in the video above, and explore the stories in depth below.
New Human Ancestor (Homo naledi) | ‘Sharkcano’
Pristine Seas: Desventuradas | Pristine Seas: Palau
Reducing Demand for Ivory | City of the Monkey God
Okavango Wilderness Expedition | Glowing Sea Turtle
BioBlitz: Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
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