For more than a decade, a team of intrepid researchers have been exploring the river systems of southern Africa, one paddle stroke at a time. Here’s how the work led to the discovery of a lifetime.

It’s a typical day in the field for National Geographic Explorer Thalefang Charles. The jerky car ride ceases when the loose dirt road traps his tires. After a brief stint sweating and shoveling in ...

National Geographic's annual Pictures of the Year collection showcases stunning images of wildlife from around the world. Out of the hundreds of thousands of images taken by its photographers in 2025, ...