In today’s Photo of the Week: See what happens when a curious polar bear gets ahold of one photographer’s camera. Plus, daredevil penguins, a viral shark pic (but is it real?), and what archaeology can tell us about Jesus’ crucifixion.

PHOTOGRAPH BY AUDUN RIKARDSEN

What happens when a polar bear finds your camera? For photographer Audun Rikardsen, it became “the worst moment in [his] photography career,” setting off a year-long quest to rescue the camera and the photos on it. What surprising images did he find?

More Arctic animals:
— How Antarctica’s penguins became nature’s daredevils 
— Pizzlies, grolars, and narlugas: Why we may soon see more Arctic hybrids 

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PHOTOGRAPH BY THOMAS P. PESCHAK

Over the years, countless fake shark photos have circulated online. But as the saying goes, most good lies are rooted in truth—or in this case an original photo by Thomas P. Peschak. Is the shark photo above the original, or another fake?  

A. Original
B. Fake

PHOTOGRAPH BY ODED BALILTY, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION

EASTER STORY: It’s the most famous underdog story in history. From the location of the “place of skulls” to ancient Jewish burial rites, here’s what archaeologists do—and don’t—know about the truth behind the death and resurrection of Jesus.

BEFORE YOU GO: Can you hold your breath longer than a penguin? Click here to find out.

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