The killer whales ripped the liver out of a shark and passed it around—only the second time orcas have been seen engaging in ...

Decades ago, India’s tigers were on the brink of extinction. Slowly, their numbers have rebounded. But that ecological success has prompted a dire problem—and a race to save many of them from genetic ...

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Ocean plastic kills sea creatures. For the first time, researchers set out to find out how much it takes. The answer: ...

Picture an animal that huddles up with others when stressed, babysits its young, hangs out around relatives, and gathers in big groups every year. Did you imagine a rattlesnake? For a long time, ...

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National Geographic announces its annual roundup of destinations recognized for offering the best experiences for travelers around the globe. ‘Malicious’: Fresh blow to North Korea Man collapses ...

Earth's vast oceanic biodiversity remains largely unexplored, with only a fraction of an estimated two million total living marine species formally named and described. A significant challenge is the ...

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The Smithsonian Institution has closed all 19 museums, research centers, and the National Zoo as the government shutdown continues, though animal care will continue. Fallout from No Kings At the 2025 ...