Seaweed bathing in Ireland, a trek through Africa’s first designated wilderness quiet park—we asked National Geographic staff ...

One of the most attractive critters at the zoo splashes through frigid waters: polar bears, the beauties of the Arctic Circle ...

Seaweed bathing in Ireland, a trek through Africa’s first designated wilderness quiet park—we asked National Geographic staff ...

For the truly adventurous, Kachemak Bay State Park offers backcountry camping that redefines the concept of “getting away from it all.” The park maintains several public use cabins that can be ...

The China Poot Lake Trail leads to a serene freshwater lake that feels worlds away from the saltwater bay, offering excellent ...

The finding offers a small window of hope for a polar bear population vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

Some species are at their most active in winter, whether they’re flying, feeding, or mating. From elephant seals in ...

Some species are at their most active in winter, whether they’re flying, feeding, or mating. From elephant seals in ...

Your simple guide to the dozens of national and international animal awareness days, weeks, and months.

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Greenland’s remote eastern fjords are a place of elemental beauty, where glaciers carve through the land, musk oxen roam ancient valleys and human resilience is tested against the raw power of nature.

January doesn’t skimp on cosmic sightseeing. The month begins with a vibrant supermoon, continues with the year’s best Jupiter view, and ends with multiple moon-planet conjunctions. Aurora activity ...