This story appears in the October 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. A naked mole rat. That was photographer Joel Sartore’s first model in 2006 when he began making studio portraits of ...

National Geographic Expeditions will return to Southern Africa in 2026 with a brand-new itinerary – Southern Africa: Living History and Legendary Species. This newest addition to the company’s ...

The mysterious, silent giants face increasing threats in Africa ... to about 110,000 in the wild. This story appears in the October 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine.

Leslie Bibb stars in the third season of The White Lotus, premiering on HBO on February 16, 2025. This article appeared in ...

Mt Kilimanjaro, the Rwenzori Mountains and Mt Kenya are Africa’s three highest points. Here’s how to stand atop the world’s wildest land.

Federal data only tells part of the story of how the global wildlife trade is fueling nature loss, a new study shows.

“Reasoning that there could be long-lived areas in Europe, North America, South America, and maybe even Africa, I launched a worldwide search for longevity hotspots.” Buettner eventually received ...

National Geographic Explorer Steve Boyes The expedition was no easy feat ... The Great Spine of Africa expedition team establishing camp alongside the Cassai River After a decade of exploring over ...

The cuddly, colorful parrots have become a symbol of Valentine’s Day. Here’s what to know about the famously affectionate ...

A tourist has died after being trampled by an elephant while visiting Kruger National Park in South Africa, officials say ... you step into the territory of wild animals," the park's website ...

A wild, no-holds-barred reptilian showdown has unfolded at Langebaan Lagoon, and it’s one for the books. Picture this: a Cape cobra, sleek and deadly, locking eyes (or rather, locking fangs) with a ...