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

The stunning nature reserve in Mozambique—known for its lions, elephants, and honeyguide birds, and home to some 70,000 people—is reeling in the aftermath of a brutal terror assault.

1 of 13 Archaeologists study a colossal Olmec stone head in La Venta, Mexico in this 1947 National Geographic photo ... Tepe seems a re-creation of paradise, with stelae carved in images of ...

National Geographic photographer Michael George travels to Bermuda to discover the people, places, and experiences that make ...

This is the perfect route to discover the magic of Mexico’s Baja peninsula, from its pristine beaches to charming historic ...

Ugh, someone give him a hug, I can’t take it anymore. He looks so glum and needy. Weighing in at just 50 grams, the king bird-of-paradise (Cicinnurus regius) is a diminutive little fellow, but don’t ...

As spring begins, so does a fresh song at daybreak, unique to the season. Just before the sun rises, birds start singing their melodies, creating a chirpy symphony. “It's the epitome of spring ...

Bird-watching, or birding ... The Field Issue binoculars are also one of National Geographic’s top travel essentials, as a great option for beginners or those on a budget.

New Guinea is home to some of the world’s most toxic birds. Why they contain poison, and how they withstand it is still a source of scientific mystery. The variable pitohui, a poisonous bird ...

Spending time in nature is important for your mental health. But studies show that even just listening to birds singing can ease symptoms of anxiety and depression. A European robin, Erithacus ...

National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry has ... and now feed a variety of other fish, birds, and mammals. The bounty of the Gulf of Maine. The sea within a sea, as it’s often called ...

The region is home to the largest wilderness area in Central America and is the only place in the country where these birds fly freely. The national bird of Honduras had been at risk of extinction ...