Life in the ocean runs on light. It fuels photosynthesis, shapes food webs and determines where many marine species can live.

Florida won’t be getting hit with massive blankets of snow and ice like the rest of the U.S., but even frosty windshields and a few flurries can feel like Antarctica to people with permanent sandal ta ...

While many rang in 2026 with another countdown as the ball dropped, the Nashville Zoo was having its own New Year’s ...

Six bison released onto prairie in Kane County carry the weight of interwoven hopes: that they can heal both the land and the ...

The work suggests early Homo sapiens developed enduring artistic practices as they moved through the islands of Southeast ...

You may have a different list of National Geographic photos that spoke most strongly to you over the past 10 years. There are, of course, no “right” answers—just images that matter to you, that touch ...

Many potentially dangerous animals live at Grand Canyon National Park, but the most dangerous of all, according to park ...

This classic seaside town is a surprise addition to the most beautiful list as it's often overlooked by people visiting the ...

Life in the ocean runs on light. It fuels photosynthesis, shapes food webs and determines where many marine species can live. Gradually, that light is fading. Since the early 2000s, more than ...

The seal pup named “Pogo” gives the photographer a poignant look. Central Coast sea lions fought a surge of domoic acid poisoning last summer. From August to September, the Marine Mammal Center in ...

A large international study reveals that mammals tend to live longer when reproduction is suppressed. On average, lifespan increases by about 10 percent, though the reasons differ for males and ...

Large wild mammals—from elephants to antelopes—are already struggling to cope with global warming. Now new research shows that even the small creatures adapted to harsh, arid landscapes may be ...