It’s estimated that well over a billion animals have died during the latest round of Australian bushfires, with the long-term survival of some species now under threat.
Biologist Cole du Plessis has some interesting, but effective, methods of bringing wild dogs together to preserve the species.
More than 40% of insect species around the world are declining, and a third are classed as endangered. That might not sound too terrifying, but the effects will be widespread.
Australia has been plagued by out-of-control bushfires, reducing the air to a thick apocalyptic haze that blocks out the sun.
Someone is going around Las Vega, glueing tiny cowboy hats to the heads of pigeons, and nobody knows why.
Take a break from the city and enjoy nature at its finest, captured in the winning photos from a British photography competition.
The first footage of the polar bear appeared on a Russian Instagram account two days ago, and shows the bear with ‘T-34’ emblazoned across its back.
Scientists from the UK and Australia are harnessing the power of sound to encourage fish to return to the Great Barrier Reef.
Reckon you can take on a bear in a series of physical tasks and emerge victorious? If so, we have just the show for you.
Fur children bring more joy than a hundred festive seasons, so why not thank them with some treats and spoiling over the holidays?
If you’re worried about farting sheep contributing to greenhouse gas, New Zealand has come up with an exciting solution.
National Geographic is known for incredible natural photojournalism, and this year was no exception. Here are some standout pictures from the year.
People who enjoy having their pupper slobbering all over them might want to take note of a recent, yet rare, fatal case.
A heroic ranger in the Kruger Park took down five heavily armed poachers, one of whom had a rifle pointed in his direction.
A team of researchers are using VR goggle to transport cows to “cow paradise”, and the animals seem to be enjoying themselves.
How about some stunning photos of the natural world to brighten your day? Don’t mind if I do.
A black labrador named Max took his owner’s car for a spin in a cul-de-sac in Florida, where he did doughnuts for an hour.
Earlier this week, a video of a heroic woman rescuing a badly burnt koala went viral. It was heartbreaking to watch, but there is a silver lining.
Social media is full of big cat selfies, but does your visit really help contribute towards the preservation of a free-ranging South African cheetah species?
If a game drive produces either a leopard or a python, you can count yourself pretty fortunate. How about both, involved in a duel?
National Geographic is making sure that this summer’s visitors make the most of what we have on offer. Locals should take note, too.
Scientists have gained fresh insight into how dogs age, and have developed a new formula for calculating how old they are in relation to humans.
Improve your Monday with some adorable winning photos from 2019’s Dog Photographer of the Year competition.
18-year-old Payton Landaas was tracking a whale when he saw it swimming towards a dozen or so surfers off the coast of Southern California.
Hundreds of thousands of years ago, ‘Gigantopithecus blacki’ roamed the forests of Southeast Asia, standing more than three metres tall and estimated to weigh around 270 kilograms.
I’m sure your nephew was an adorable ring bearer, but he’ll never be as epic as this hawk.
Please enjoy this beluga whale near the South Pole who also wants in on the World Cup celebrations.
You know how you were the coolest person at the party until someone more interesting showed up? This cat knows.
How we think about the mammoth has changed considerably over the millennia. Many years ago, it was quite a catch.
David Attenborough’s ‘Seven Worlds, One Planet’ is off and running, so we took a look at some of the animals covered in the first few episodes.