This penguin swam 2,000 miles to Australia—and we don't know why
As climate change bears down on Antarctica, understanding why some penguins end up meandering so far from their natural ...
The spice in ‘Dune’ is more real than you think
From hallucinogenic fish to nematodes oozing with lifespan-extending pheromones, many animals on Earth secrete chemicals with ...
Dogs and their owners really do look alike—here’s why
New research reveals that people aren’t just imagining it—dogs and their owners share striking similarities, from matching ...
Scientists discover world’s largest coral—so big it can be seen from space
Exclusive photos reveal a sprawling, 300-year-old coral near Solomon Islands, recently discovered by the National Geographic ...
How much do you really know about baby animals?
When can you start training a puppy? Why is the internet obsessed with Pesto the penguin? Time to test your baby animal ...
Polar bears live on ice—but new conditions are injuring them
Warming temperatures may be changing the ways ice forms, making it more likely to stick to and injure polar bears in two far ...
Why do animals eat their own poop—and other animals’ too?
This natural survival strategy, known as coprophagy, reveals how wildlife makes the most of every available resource.
This unnerving photo reminds us why we shouldn’t feed bears
While on assignment in Romania, photographer Jasper Doest found himself uncomfortably close to a bear—leading to an image that captures tensions conservationists face in the region.
Newly discovered spookfish shines light on mysterious ghost sharks
Found off New Zealand, the species adds crucial knowledge about this little-known and odd-looking group of deep-sea fish ...
These wasps tolerate high amounts of alcohol—without getting a hangover
Oriental wasps may have evolved a genetic mutation to handle their liquor, thanks to a beneficial relationship with yeast.