National Geographic has created an emergency fund to help avert a potential conservation disaster: the complete loss of lions in and around Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya's most important tourist destinations. In partnership with Explorers-in-Residence Dereck and Beverly Joubert, the Society is committed to working with local Maasai tribespeople to save these majestic animals. Learn more about this conservation crisis and help save the Amboseli lions today >>

National Geographic has partnered with the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. on a traveling exhibition of extraordinary archaeological treasures from the National Museum of Afghanistan, Kabul, featuring nearly 230 works dating back more than 4,000 years. Supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities, the exhibit began a 17-month tour of the United States in May 2008. Learn more >>

National Geographic's Emerging Explorers Program recognizes and supports uniquely gifted and inspiring young adventurers, scientists, photographers, and storytellers—explorers who are already making a difference early in their careers. Meet the 2008 Class >>

In collaboration with the Waitt Institute For Discovery, NGS/Waitt Grants are made to explorers and scientists in research fields such as biology, anthropology, and the geosciences who need to react quickly to opportunities in the field. Learn more and apply today>>

National Geographic Fellow Chris Rainier and his team of linguists have launched the Enduring Voices Project, a multiyear joint effort with the Living Tongues Institute for Endangered Languages, to document and revitalize the world's most critically endangered languages. Read about project updates and learn how you can help support the effort.

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