Snake lungworm disease, which infects at least 19 snake species, is poised to spread throughout the southeastern U.S.

Cary Wolinsky and Bob Caputo have a combined 64 years of experience photographing stories for National Geographic ... in your backyard—is patience. Wild animals are going to do what they ...

The oldest known grizzly mother in history, the 28-year-old bear was often photographed with her cubs in Grand Teton National Park before she was killed by a car in October.

New research reveals that people aren’t just imagining it—dogs and their owners share striking similarities, from matching ...

While on assignment in Romania, photographer Jasper Doest found himself uncomfortably close to a bear—leading to an image that captures tensions conservationists face in the region.

This natural survival strategy, known as coprophagy, reveals how wildlife makes the most of every available resource.

Vampire bats in Peru sometimes prey on penguin chicks, but the adult penguins are ready to fight back—with a little help from dirt and even poop.

The feathery gilled pink salamanders stop aging early and can regenerate their limbs. Studying them could be the next step in ...

Cute features in babies and animals are more than just amusing—they trigger powerful evolutionary responses that help our species’ survival.

Oriental wasps may have evolved a genetic mutation to handle their liquor, thanks to a beneficial relationship with yeast.

Maine’s Great North Woods is one of the best spots in the country to catch sight of the world’s largest deer species, making for a majestic wildlife safari.

A groundbreaking research project is finally building the tools to translate just how whales and other creatures communicate.