The United States’s Endangered Species Act (ESA), signed into law in 1973, has helped revive the populations of nearly 300 species.. The ESA protects animals that are classified under federal ...

It’s illegal to approach, harass, or feed any type of wildlife in national parks, adds Kupper. “No matter the size, no matter how harmless or safe they appear.” ...

Malashichev began his research after learning that a type of marsupial called the red-necked wallaby showed a hand preference when walking on two legs, but not when on all fours. Those findings ...

The nonprofit National Geographic Society, committed to illuminating and protecting the wonder of our world, funded Explorer Joel Sartore's work. Learn more about the Society’s support of Explorers.

New clues from the day the dinosaurs died. A mysterious ancient human tooth. Primordial galaxies. See how the past year expanded our knowledge of the cosmos and our own backyard.

A first-ever collaboration between the National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian examines the birth of natural history.

Narrated by English comedian Ross Noble, the documentary series follows the fascinating, if sometimes revolting, behavior of animal species around the globe.

During their brief encounter, the researchers used a laser to measure the squid's size and observed its behavior in the wild. According to National Geographic, the footage reveals a squid in strong ...