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September 2008
Get a glimpse of the world’s fastest fish, enter the International Photography Contest, and check out this month’s best photos and news.

In This Edition
• International Photography Contest
• Photos: Animal Record Breakers
• #1 Wallpaper: Shanghai Nights
• New Gallery: July’s Best

Photo of the Day

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True or false? Cheetahs hold the animal kingdom’s land speed record. (See below.)

2008 International Photography Contest

Send us your prizewinning shot and sneak a peek at entries, try your hand at puzzles, and more from the second annual National Geographic International Photography Contest.

Photo of the Day: Best of July 2008

See the most popular Photo of the Day images from July—including a leaping manta ray, the spectacular sundog light phenomenon, Ariaal warriors, and more.

Most Wanted Wallpaper

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Shanghai’s heritage shines in this month’s best wallpaper.

WIN With GORE-TEX® Footwear

Sweepstakes prize includes a trip for two to the National Geographic Photography Workshop: On Assignment in Santa Fe and a pair of walking shoes.

National Geographic News

New Gallery: Olympics Opening Ceremony

Ancient culture and high-tech pyrotechnics take center stage in Beijing.

Photo Quiz

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Shaped like petals on a flower, these wells hold water from the life-giving heavy rains that start every May in this national park.Where is it?

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Photo Gallery: Animal Record Breakers

The strength, speed, and endurance of some animals would rival that of many Olympic champions. Meet some of the animal kingdom’s record breakers.

National Geographic Digital Media

Photo Gallery: Galaxies

Space-based telescopes have revealed the complex and beautiful details of thousands of our universe’s far-flung galaxies.

We’ll see you again in one month. Until then, we’ll be uncovering the best photos and news for you.

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Quiz Answer: True. The cheetah can run at more than 60 miles an hour (96 kilometers an hour) and reach its top speed in just three seconds.

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