Photographer Gideon Mendel is no stranger to natural disasters. Gideon Mendel documented the moments when L.A. families returned to their fire-ravaged homes for the first time in early 2025. Hundreds ...

In the last two years, National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek traversed the Chinese countryside, marched along the Korean Demilitarized Zone and fended off grizzly bears in Alaska. Now, his ...

Selecting the best travel images from a year’s worth of fantastic photography is quite a challenge when the photographers have travelled to all corners of the world to document features for National ...

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A flash of movement. A mob of tiny faces, bright against the sun-baked sand. You can’t help but root for meerkats; they have the swagger of creatures 10 times their size. But beneath their charm is a ...

National Geographic has debuted a new look at the original docuseries, Pole To Pole With Will Smith, which premieres Jan. 13 on National Geographic worldwide and streams next day on Disney+ globally ...

The issue features striking wildlife photos highlighting endangered species and fragile ecosystems. Some photos also show once-endangered species bouncing back thanks to conservation efforts. National ...

A sperm whale floats amid shards of polar pack ice, dead and decomposing, mouth hanging open. When photographer Roie Galitz captured the scene with a drone, the image was so arresting that it took a ...

Few figures in history have done more to change our understanding of the natural world. We celebrate Jane Goodall’s remarkable life with rare images from the National Geographic archives. Ethologist, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A picture is said to be worth a thousand words, but some ...

On Hawaii’s Big Island, Nat Geo photographer Josh Cogan explores one of the world’s most dynamic landscapes—where exploration, discovery, and transformation converge. Inspired by Hawaii’s raw beauty, ...

National Geographic has revealed the Pictures of the Year 2025, highlighting images by Nat Geo photographers that inspired and defined the past year. This year's showcase features 25 images that cover ...