This story appears in the July 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine. In pursuit of the world’s smallest bird, we’ve come to the backyard of a flamingo pink house in Palpite, Cuba.

Today, thousands of visitors visit annually to marvel at the tranquil, restorative gardens; enjoy close encounters with our collection of over 135 animals; and admire the long-legged flamingo beauties ...

Welcome to Tusayan, Arizona – the little town with a big backyard. Tucked away in the rugged beauty of Arizona’s high country ...

Exclusive photos reveal a sprawling, 300-year-old coral near Solomon Islands, recently discovered by the National Geographic ...

As National Geographic reimagines its iconic headquarters for the 21st century, here’s a look back at its history as a base for both Cold War spies and the Society’s own Explorers. The ...

Next stop, the Spud State? National Geographic has published its annual list of “Best of the World” travel destinations for 2025 — and it’ll have you jetting everywhere from obscure ...

The resulting record, Pink Flamingo, suggests they’ve donned Hawaiian shirts and loafers, not blazers and Hush Puppies. And while it’s not the kind of effort you’d expect from a band named ...

Planning your travels for next year? National Geographic just released its BEST OF THE WORLD 2025 list right on time for you. The publication's annual list of 25 destination, announced on Tuesday ...

Exclusive: See a clip from the newest National Geographic documentary from Oscar-winning duo Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai ...

Flamingos stand on one leg to reduce energy expenditure and regulate body temperature. The human Flamingo pose reveals overall health, with balance linked to longer life. Inability to balance can ...

Anyone who’s dreamed of experiencing life as a National Geographic explorer will soon have the chance at a new museum on the way in Washington, D.C. The National Geographic Museum of Exploration will ...

National Geographic plans to open a 100,000-square-foot museum in downtown D.C. by mid-2026, the organization announced Monday. The reconceived Museum of Exploration will serve as an expansion of ...