Suffering unseen: The dark truth behind wildlife tourism

Captive wild animal encounters are hugely popular, thanks partly to social media. But our investigation shows many creatures ...

Filmmaker Aishwarya Sridhar interview: On her award-winning docu ‘Leopard Dynasty: The Rise of Rana‘

An interview with award-winning filmaker and National Geographic Explorer Aishwarya Sridhar on her award-winning documentary, ...

Inside Taiwan's 'butterfly kingdom,' a rare natural wonder takes place every year

Every winter, a marvelous spectacle occurs as hundreds of thousands of butterflies travel south across Taiwan in one of the world’s most rare migrations.

Prince Harry says Africa is his 'second home' and discusses mother Princess Diana in new book

Prince Harry, 41, discussed his mother Princess Diana and his love for Africa in the foreword for the National Geographic book, Okavango and the Source of Life ...

‘Playing a god became a safety net’: Chris Hemsworth opens up about Thor, money and his insecurities

In the Marvel films he was unassailable, but in real life the actor says he’s more like the anxious thief he plays in Crime 101. He and its writer/director Bart Layton talk midlife angst, imposter syn ...
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"There was a loud ‘CRACK‘.’The filming vehicle was falling rapidly through the sea ice, and we had seconds to escape”

Our small plane dropped through the cloud to reveal a vast expanse of sea ice, the low sun picking out the distant, ...
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Prime Video February 2026 movie and TV titles announced

The lineup includes 56 Days, The Bluff, The CEO Club, Cross Season 2, Fabian and the Deadly Wedding, Love Me Love Me, ...
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1,000 giant fish are mysteriously circling in this South African estuary. Scientists may finally know why

Researchers believe they may have worked out why giant trevally swim upstream in the Mtentu Estuary and circle in vast ...
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The Enormous Thrift Store In Alaska Where You’ll Find The Coolest Stuff For Dirt Cheap

The Goodwill on Old Seward Highway stands as a monument to second chances – for both merchandise and the savvy Alaskans who ...

Where to find the best winter wildlife watching in the U.S.

Some species are at their most active in winter, whether they’re flying, feeding, or mating. From elephant seals in ...
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These unearthly whale songs helped save humpbacks from extinction

Once at risk of being wiped out, humpback whales charted a remarkable comeback thanks to their songs. In 1979, National Geographic issued a record-breaking album of those tunes alongside a story about ...

Where to find the best winter wildlife watching in the U.S., from whales to wolves

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