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About This Series
Embark on a wildlife adventure with our 5-part Wildlife Series. Students will learn about conservation challenges and discover how Explorers are helping wildlife around the world. Each event in the series includes a live presentation, pop quizzes, Q&A session, and hands-on activities that’s aimed to spark curiosity and inspire local conservation ideas.
All Events in This Series
Secrets of the Bats
Rodrigo A. Medellín | Ecologist
Bust spooky myths about bats with Rodrigo Medellín, a bat biologist and Mexico’s beloved “Bat Man” himself
Grade: 3 - 8 / Age: 8 - 14
Oct 30, 2025
Black Bear Tales & Trails
Deandra Jones | Biologist
Learn how Deandra Jones uses traditional teachings and science to find a solution for peaceful coexistence between human and bear.
Grade: 3 - 8 / Age: 8 - 14
Oct 16, 2025
Following the Flippers
Roxanne S. Beltran | Marine Biologist and Science Communicator
Follow marine biologist Roxanne Beltran into the field to track elephant seals and learn how they navigate the ocean.
Grade: 3 - 8 / Age: 8 - 14
Oct 2, 2025
Photographing the Hidden World of Wildlife
Anand A. Varma | Science Photographer
Learn how Photographer Anand Varma uses his camera to reveal nature’s surprising secrets! - Event 1 in the Wildlife Series
Grade: 3 - 8 / Age: 8 - 14
Sep 25, 2025
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Featured Explorers
National Geographic Explorers are an international community of changemakers, who use the power of science, exploration, education and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world, while inspiring the next generation to do the same.
Explorer Since 2022
Gibbs Kuguru
Shark Scientist & Geneticist
Gibbs Kuguru is a Kenyan shark scientist and Explorer Classroom host who studies the DNA of sharks.
Explorer Since 2010
Anand A. Varma
Science Photographer
Anand Varma is a National Geographic Explorer and award-winning photographer based in Berkeley, California.
Explorer Since 2016
Roxanne S. Beltran
Marine Biologist and Science Communicator
After developing an infatuation with the ocean as a young girl, Roxanne Beltran has avidly pursued a career in marine biology.