Few figures in history have done more to change our understanding of the natural world. We celebrate Jane Goodall’s remarkable life with rare images from the National Geographic archives.

Since 2006, the project has photographed 17,000 species in the world’s zoos, aquariums, and wildlife sanctuaries.

National Geographic has unveiled its "Pictures of the Year," showcasing 25 stunning photos taken in 2025, including this shark image and more shots captured in the United States.

A picture of a great white shark that was taken off the coast of Maine has been featured in the National Geographic’s “Best ...

National Geographic Pictures of the Year 2025 National Geographic has revealed the Pictures of the Year 2025, highlighting images by Nat Geo photographers that inspired and defined the past year. This ...

Whale watchers in Madeira captured the astonishing moment orcas took down the deep-diving marine mammal. The predatory ...

Indian photographer Prasenjeet Yadav's image of a black tiger from Odisha's Similipal National Park has featured on the cover of National Geographic magazine's upcoming October 2025 edition. The ...

Now, a new DNA analysis of a sprawling set of ancient feline remains reveal that the precursors to modern housecats ...

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.