To understand the story of evolution—both its narrative and its mechanism—modern Darwins don't have to guess. They consult ...

A century ago, the April issue of National Geographic showed a world at war, and included this presidential proclamation ...

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When I began to study the great cats nearly half a century ago, their sheer magnificence enthralled me: Tigers striding on ...

Peek inside the burrow and discover a social rodent that lives in communities much like those of many insects.

An orca drags and spins a sea turtle, as if trying to show her baby how to hunt. Researchers say it might be an example of ...

In the face of an extinction crisis, one maverick botanist is on a mission to preserve some of the most endangered plants.

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Meet Yoina, an 11-year-old orphan. She lives with her tribe In Peru’s Manú National Park, a place that’s remote, ...

Meet a Galápagos Islands original. Discover how this iconic bird uses its colorful feet to cradle the next generation.

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