Birdwatchers have a rare chance to witness thousands of the towering birds gather in wetlands and fields of the Platte River Valley.

Learn what ecological grief is, why it hurts, and how to act — donate, volunteer, advocate, or clean, drain and dry gear to protect waters.

There are plenty of dangerous beasts out there whose teeth, claws, horns and hoofs can do some serious harm to a mere human. We’ve rounded up the deadliest of them all – from bears and crocodiles to ...

Tourists were stunned when a pair of orcas tried to hunt a gentoo penguin alongside their ship. Here’s what happened next.

Adult bald eagles are unmistakable with their white heads and tails contrasting against dark brown bodies. But you’ll also see younger eagles that haven’t yet developed their adult plumage, sporting ...

Animal Jam is a National Geographic-affiliated educational game aimed at tweens and younger, but this wholesomely edutaining MMO really is something everyone can enjoy. Like many free-to-play games, ...

Polar bear encounters with humans are a regular concern for scientists and communities near polar bear habitats, but new research is showing the bears' reasons for coming in contact with humans might ...

Have you ever wondered why moose in Alaska are larger than their southern relatives? Have you considered why many Arctic mammals appear bulkier than species living closer to the equator? There’s a ...

In 1804 Australia had its first uprising – the Castle Hill Rebellion. It was a convict uprising put down by New South Wales Corps.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Riches and paid appearances haven’t followed Jessie Holmes since he won the world’s most famous sled dog race, the Iditarod, last year. He doesn't mind. A carpenter and a ...

A firsthand Arctic expedition inspires students to connect with wildlife, climate impacts, and real-world conservation solutions.

From record-setting adventurers to diasporic filmmakers and chefs, these are the women defining the way we see—and ...