Watch This: An 'indestructible' animal, a real-life wizard, and more

Meet an animal that can survive the most catastrophic events on Earth. | [WATCH THOUSANDS OF VIDEOS ON OUR WEBSITE]( [WHAT’S ON TV]( ONLINE]( [TAP HERE TO EXPLORE THOUSANDS OF NAT GEO VIDEOS]( [National Geographic]( [WATCH THIS]( . [ANIMALS]( |]( See our producers' favorite videos of the week . [| 0:52 |]( |]( [Watch: This Charging Elephant Is Probably Just Having Fun]( We frequently turn to [elephant]( expert Joyce Poole, a National Geographic explorer who co-founded and co-directs the nonprofit Elephant Voices, with questions about elephant behavior. I'm always amazed at the nuance and insight she gleans from watching footage and listening to the elephants' calls. This is a perfect example. What might look like charging is probably a playful game of chase. That said, this elephant is also in musth, a heightened sexual state in which play can nonetheless turn aggressive. [Click here to learn more about what's happening on-screen](. —Will Halicks, senior producer [WATCH NOW]( SHARE [F]( [T]( . [| 0:43 |]( |]( [This Is the Most 'Indestructible' Animal on Earth]( The toughest animal on Earth may not be what you expect. The microscopic tardigrade, also called a water bear, is virtually indestructible. This is the first time I've seen footage of the tardigrade, and it may not look like much, but these micro-animals are capable of surviving volcanoes, space, and even asteroid impacts. [Scientists think they will continue to survive until the sun eventually engulfs the planet](. —Nick Lunn, editor [WATCH NOW]( SHARE [F]( [T]( . [| 0:47 |]( |]( [Watch: Extremely Rare Footage of Wild Tigers in Bhutan]( The fact there are fewer than 4,000 [tigers]( left worldwide and only 100 in Bhutan makes this remarkable footage all the more exciting. Tigers are difficult to catch on camera, so these stunning images are a rare treat for conservationists and wildlife lovers alike. It also shows that Bhutan is still functioning as a corridor as these animals travel across a fragmented landscape. It is more important than ever to show the beauty and majesty of tigers as their numbers continue to dwindle from hunting and habitat loss. —Shaena Montanari, mass media fellow [WATCH NOW]( SHARE [F]( [T]( KNOW SOMEONE WHO LOVES TIGERS? [EMAIL THIS TO THEM]( [TEXT THIS TO THEM]( . [| 4:42 |]( & SPACE |]( [Solar Eclipse 101]( The [first total solar eclipse to cross the United States]( from the Pacific to the Atlantic in nearly 100 years is coming up on August 21. Did you know that a total eclipse passes over any given spot on Earth only about once every 400 years? Or that animals and plants also react to eclipses? Watch this video to learn more about how solar eclipses happen, how to distinguish the four types of eclipses, and how to view the sun safely if you're within the path of totality. —Jed Winer, associate produer [WATCH NOW]( SHARE [F]( [T]( . [| 23:10 |]( FILM SHOWCASE |]( [Unicorns and Mermaids? This Real-Life Wizard Will Make You a Believer]( Oberon Zell-Ravenheart's life is the stuff of legend: he's bred unicorns and hunted mermaids. In this fascinating short film by Danny Yourd, the "Wizard Oz" shares the triumphs and tragedies of his past. I love the amount of archival footage Yourd was able to use throughout the piece. It gave weight to Oz's story and kept the focus on the magic of storytelling in general. —Rachel Link, producer [WATCH NOW]( SHARE [F]( [T]( What did you think of our picks this week? Let us know at watchthis@natgeo.com. [Shop]( [Donate]( [Subscribe]( [Travel]( [WATCH MORE VIDEOS]( [SHOP]( [DONATE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [TRAVEL]( [FB]( [Twitter]( [IG]( [YouTube]( You are receiving this email because {EMAIL} is signed up to receive National Geographic communications. If you prefer not to receive emails from us, please [unsubscribe](. [About Us]( | [Contact Us]( | [Privacy Policy]( To ensure that you receive your National Geographic emails, please add ng@e.nationalgeographic.com to your address book now. [Learn how](. National Geographic | 1 145 1 7th Street N.W. | Washington, D.C. 2 0036 Copyright © 2017 National Geographic Partners, LLC. All rights reserved.