Don’t be fooled by social media—wild animals make terrible petsJanuary 30, 2019 – Exotic pets might seem appealing, but the reality is often smelly, difficult, and sometimes dangerous.
PandaramaA panda stands in a tree in China in this National Geographic Photo of the Day from our Your Shot community.
See Which Animals Have the Most Enormous—and Tiniest—BabiesAugust 28, 2015 – A giant panda mom is 900 times more massive than her baby, while a giraffe baby is one-tenth the size of its mom.
Conservation can’t just be a popularity contestApril 15, 2021 – We often work to save the most charismatic species. Is it time to think beyond pandas and tigers?
Spots and Stripes Are Not So Black-and-WhiteSeptember 19, 2017 – Think of flamboyance in the animal kingdom, and a colorful menagerie springs to mind: a parrot’s rainbow plumage or the showy scales of a tropical fish. Mammals tend to be less colorful than other animal groups, but some are strikingly attired in black-and-white.
Social ClimberA panda cub explores the treetops of an enclosure at a panda-training facility in China in this National Geographic Photo of the Day.
6 Fierce Animal Moms That Go to Extremes For Their YoungMay 13, 2017 – For Mother's Day, we take a look at some of nature's dedicated mamas—which even includes octopuses and spiders.
BearsFebruary 15, 2019 – Bears are large, stocky animals with non-retractable claws, shaggy fur, an excellent sense of smell, and short tails.
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Endangered colorMay 26, 2021 – A tiny blue frog, a shy red panda, and a vivacious green parrot are all connected by one worrying quality: they are all on the edge of extinction.National Geographic Photographers Show Us Their SelfiesJune 21, 2017 – From photographing baby pandas in China to exploring a mountaintop cave in Uzbekistan, our photographers in the field turn the camera on themselves.
Unlike any fish on EarthJanuary 08, 2022 – In this newsletter, going deep on the mysterious cichlids. Plus, a panda romp in the snow; a glimmer of hope on endangered eagles … and can pigs help cure epilepsy?
Imitation crab? Meet 6 creatures that steal others’ looksAugust 07, 2019 – From panda ants to alligator bugs, here are some unexpected critters that emulate iconic species.
Repost: Life in the Trees Shaped the Panda’s ThumbDecember 14, 2011 – [Author’s Note: A funny thing happened on the way to the floor the other day. I blacked out at the gym and, when I collided with the floormat, the temple of my glasses punctured my face. As the gym’s lifeguards told my wife when they ushered her in to see me, though, the damage looked […]
Panda Cub's Death Still a Mystery—Necropsy Provides CluesSeptember 26, 2012 – A necropsy has turned up some clues in why the U.S. National Zoo's panda cub died after less than a week.
Check out the issue!February 15, 2023 – Find out the surprising ways giant pandas, wolves, and eight other animal heroes keep Earth healthy by cooling the climate, saving shorelines, pollinating plants, and more! Plus, get tips on helping protect animals.
Matching: AnimalsFebruary 15, 2022 – These games challenge you to find animal pairs, spot differences in photos, and match critters with the foods they eat. Plus, get facts about tigers, giant pandas, green sea turtles, and more!
