18 striking photos from this year’s best wildlife photographers
From western toad tadpoles to glowing wetlands, this year’s winners capture nature’s beauty—and its fragility.
This rare disorder is a leading cause of blindness in young people
Here’s what to know about the irreversible eye disease at the center of the new National Geographic documentary Blink.
Exclusive: Remains of Andrew 'Sandy' Irvine believed to have been found on Everest
The discovery, made by a National Geographic team 100 years after the mountaineer vanished with George Mallory, could add new ...
Here’s everything you need to get into birding
From beginner-friendly binoculars to the right clothes, these essentials will get you bird-watching in no time.
Why a pair of adventurers decided to make their treacherous climb much, much harder
Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell are two of the world’s best climbers. Why did they add a 2,600-mile odyssey of biking, ...
This is the best place on the planet to search for Bengal tigers
Jaagir Manor lies at the pulsating heart of the great Terai ecosystem, home to Bengal tigers, secretive denizens of this ...
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The best cameras for bird photography
according to the latest National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation. For many, avian awe has opened the door to another hobby—photography. Choosing the best camera ...
Giant, invasive joro spiders spotted in the Northeast—but they didn’t fly there
Sightings in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania have arachnophobes buzzing—but experts say these colorful critters likely hitched ...
The Moroccan oyster destination you've never heard of
Fresh oysters, wetland birdwatching and lazy beach days make the little-known community of Oualidia a charming alternative to ...
Europa is an icy ocean world—and NASA is finally going to explore it
For the first time, NASA is journeying to this mysterious moon to determine if it might be able to host alien life.
Adventure, but make it luxury: What to expect on a National Geographic expedition cruise
From authentic experiences to outdoor adventures, what it's like to cruise with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions.