Captive wild animal encounters are hugely popular, thanks partly to social media. But our investigation shows many creatures ...

The world-famous parks and reserves of Kenya and Tanzania offer some of the planet’s most awe-inspiring wildlife encounters.

Removing trees deprives the forest of portions of its canopy, which blocks the sun’s rays during the day and retains heat at ...

The endangered big cats are hanging on in Russia, the first country-wide survey of the animal suggests, while scientists and ...

The issue features striking wildlife photos highlighting endangered species and fragile ecosystems. Some photos also show once-endangered species bouncing back thanks to conservation efforts. National ...

Each year, National Geographic highlights a collection of the most compelling images captured by Nat Geo photographers over the past 12 months in their "Pictures of the Year." For 2025, Nat Geo ...

Emperor penguins march along the ice on Cape Washington on Antarctica's Ross Sea. Contrary to popular belief, these ...

Why do we care about places we may never visit? Why do stories about wildlife, people and cultures stay with us long after we ...

It's time to transport ourselves to the most remote corners of the world, where humans are not common visitors. Thanks to photographers like Joe Neely, we can catch a glimpse of these remote locations ...