Scientists have documented what might be the first case of friendly interactions between killer whales and smaller cetaceans.

Since marine mammals were federally protected, the only course of action for federal and state officials was to find a nonlethal way to keep the sea lions away from the locks. Steve knew the task ...

Few conservationists have shaped the public conversation around wildlife protection quite like Peter Knights. Best known for ...

It’s important to tackle the topic in an age-appropriate way, experts say—and to make sure children understand how the legacy of slavery informs life today.

Round-the-clock infant care for a year. Nursing for up to five. An intense, time-consuming relationship that lasts more than a decade. Sound familiar? Like human moms, chimpanzees pour immense ...

The never-before-seen footage of sea creatures struggling in fishing nets is featured in National Geographic’s new documentary Ocean with David Attenborough.

Well, I'm glad that the July Fourth parade was a good time for the folks of Flagstaff. This was not the time for my persimmon ...

U.S. Agricultural Secretary Brooke Rollins unveiled a desire to replace deported agricultural workers with Medicaid ...

For his photograph of this extraordinary phenomenon, called “Creation,” Ballesta, a frequent National Geographic photographer, has won the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year ...

Thousands of synchronous fireflies dazzle travelers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with their unique flash pattern. Here’s what you need to know.

Scientists have discovered that the kultarr – one of Australia’s most elusive marsupials – is actually three different ...

From the Făgăraș Mountains of Romania to the teeming sea cliffs of St Kilda in Scotland, Europe is still home to staggering displays of summer wildlife. Whether you’re searching for sperm ...