Born Free is an emotional drama that tells the true story of a nature conservationist couple living in Kenya and the lion cub that changed their life.

As prolonged drought plagues the Horn of Africa, some people perceive animals as a threat to scarce resources, while other communities rally to protect the creatures.

Pesticides, habitat loss, and light pollution are threatening firefly populations worldwide, but even in urban areas, some lightning bugs continue to shine.

For centuries, humans have lived underground. Today, that ancient practice is under dire threat—even as cave life makes more ...

Professor Morgan Benowitz-Fredericks and Sierra Pete M'23 offer insight in story on how seabirds offer clues to ocean health ...

Cockroaches that catch a ride on ants. Grasshoppers that climb aboard sheep. Hitchhiking animals are more common than you think.

They’re as bright as fireflies, but far harder to find. Still, experts say it’s worth seeking a glimpse of these stunning ...

Birds-of-paradise have captivated the planet with their elaborate plumage and idiosyncratic mating dances. Some species ...

The National Park Service is 106 years old. While that number is impressive, many other figures relating to the 424 units—including 63 national parks—the Park Service administers are more ...

Narrated by Ryan Reynolds, National Geographic's "Underdogs" celebrates the misfits and oddballs of animal kingdom, and you ...

Here are 28 amazing wildlife shots from the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year contest.

Summer is the best time for wildlife-watching in Europe and spotting animals such as bears, wolves and lynx, is made possible thanks to knowledgable guides and various animal reintroduction schemes.