Sartore is a National Geographic Explorer, wildlife photographer, and conservationist. In 2006, Sartore founded the Photo Ark project to show the world the beauty of biodiversity and inspire ...

To honor Koko's memory, National Geographic is republishing "Conversations With a Gorilla," our October 1978 cover story written by Francine Patterson, the psychologist who taught Koko how to sign.

As spring begins, so does a fresh song at daybreak, unique to the season. Just before the sun rises, birds start singing their melodies, creating a chirpy symphony. “It's the epitome of spring ...

There are a few hunts synonymous with spring: turkey, black bear, and snow geese. For those who pursue the arctic geese, ...

More than a gaggle of geese at your pond? If your favorite body of water is experiencing an overpopulation of geese, the time ...

Scientists suspect many species are in decline—but there are still unanswered questions and a lot of hope. Here's when and where you can still spot them. Experts say a "concerning" number of ...

“We want this paper to encourage more research on these totally different species of monkeys in Asia,” says Andie Ang, a National Geographic explorer and research scientist at the Wildlife ...

“I immediately, while on my lunch break, called the McCandless police and said something needs to be done,” said Caroline Combemale, an animal advocate. “I gave them my name. I said I want to add my ...

A family of geese ended up in a busy parking lot in Washington, then a sergeant showed up to help them. The mom, dad and ...

A version of this story appears in the June 2025 issue of National Geographic magazine. The nonprofit National Geographic Society, committed to illuminating and protecting the wonder of our world ...

Washington, D.C., is having a moment. In 2024, the nation’s capital welcomed a record 27 million visitors, according to ...

Highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses like H5N1, H5N6, and H7N9 pose an evolving global threat due to their capacity to ...