A tourist reaching out to a curious cetacean. A joyous marriage celebration in Iraq. A cowboy hugging his daughter as he ...

Located off Africa’s western shore, Príncipe is a quiet paradise — where ancient jungle spills into the sea, endemic species thrive and nature writes its own secret epic.

More than a century ago, a Tibetan despot’s embrace of a stranger inspired an enduring myth.

It already exists in the natural world. Now, thanks to breakthroughs in genetic engineering, scientists have created ...

As the son of archaeologists, National Geographic Explorer David Stuart spent his childhood wandering ancient Maya ruins—and helped shape what we know about the civilization today.

On a hot February morning, Galápagos National Park rangers released 50 giant tortoises back to Floreana Island—marking the beginning of a historic comeback.

From coral gardens in French Polynesia to rewilded forests in Romania, a new generation of conservation projects invites travellers to witness — and support — environmental restoration in action.

When temperatures drop, so do the invasive green reptiles. Here’s everything you need to know about cold-stunned iguanas.

National Geographic Photo Camp seeks to empower students through photography, writing and connection. With a camera in tow, students who participated in Photo Camps spanning four countries share a ...

From historic Everest summits to Jane Goodall’s chimpanzee research, National Geographic magazine and its famed covers have shared the expanse of our world with readers for well over a century.

Our first in-house map was produced during World War I. By the Second World War, the White House was asking for them by name. National Geographic Society maps supply a backdrop for a meeting between ...

Whether your reading has you longing for a real-life adventure or you simply want to carve out time to get lost in a new story, here’s how to find your perfect literary trip.