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Animals
Meet the creatures who share our world through wildlife stories, curious encounters and memorable photographs.
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ANIMALSNew16 photosWildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 in 16 Remarkable Images
Explore sixteen images from Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026, revealing animal behavior, shared habitats and remarkable moments in the natural world.
SCIENCENewThe Ice Age Origins of Our Friendship With Dogs
Discover how ancient DNA is reshaping the story of dogs and humans, tracing early canine companions and the Ice Age roots of a lasting relationship.
PETSNewWhat Science Says About Helping Your Dog Age Well
Explore research on helping dogs age well, from movement and nutrition to social engagement and preventive care, with attention to each animal's changing needs.
ANIMALSNew8 photosAlmost Invisible: Transparent Animals of the Deep Sea
Meet eight transparent deep-sea animals and discover how delicate structures, selective color and near-invisible bodies help life survive in open water.
ANIMALSNewWhat Fireworks Do to the Wildlife Around Us
Learn how fireworks can disturb birds and other wildlife, why the effects extend beyond pets, and how nearby habitats shape the impact of a celebration.
TRAVELNew9 photosNine Extraordinary Wildlife Journeys Around the World
Follow nine wildlife journeys and seasonal gatherings, from migrating butterflies to returning salmon, with a focus on patient, responsible animal watching.
STREET ARTNew10 photosTrash Becomes Wildlife in Bordalo II’s Giant Animal Sculptures
See ten Bordalo II animal sculptures made from discarded materials, where recognizable wildlife and exposed waste share the same striking urban surfaces.
PETS12 photosMeet Wally – Cute Bunny with Huge "Winglike" Ears
Meet Wally, an English Angora rabbit known for unusually large, fluffy ears, in a photo story about the Massachusetts bunny and his distinctive appearance.
PETS8 photosBest Talking Birds & Parrots
Meet parrots known for vocal mimicry, from cockatoos to Amazons, and explore why sound imitation varies between species and individual companion birds.
PETS17 photos17 Pets That Have Mastered the Art of Friendship
Enjoy seventeen photographs of pets finding companionship, from dogs and cats to unexpected animal pairings, in a gallery of affectionate everyday moments.
PETS10 photos10 Best Pets For Kids
Explore ten pet options for families with children, with attention to daily care, adult responsibility and the different needs of animals beyond appearance.
PETS10 photos10 Rescued Pets Finding Love in New Homes
Meet ten rescued pets through photographs and adoption stories, showing how care, patience and a stable home can mark the beginning of a different life.
PETSDo Cats Love Us Less Than Dogs? A Closer Look at a Viral Claim
Explore a popular claim comparing affection in cats and dogs, and why a simple hormone comparison cannot establish how much an individual pet loves its owner.
PETS18 photos18 Cats That Don’t Bother to Ask for Permission
Browse eighteen photographs of cats taking over household spaces, interrupting routines and finding their own uses for the things people leave within reach.
ANIMALS17 photosSmall Animals That Make the World Feel a Little Quieter
Take a quiet break with photographs of small animals, bringing together gentle expressions, resting poses and glimpses of wildlife and companion animals.
ANIMALSA Tiny Lizard Falls Asleep Inside a Rose
See the photographs of a tiny lizard discovered sleeping inside a rose, a small garden encounter that turns an ordinary flower into an unexpected hiding place.
PETS7 photosMeet the Super Springer Spaniel Sheepdog
Meet Jess, the springer spaniel photographed helping feed orphaned lambs, in an archived farm story about a working dog and her bottle-carrying routine.
ANIMALS10 photos10 Animals Known for Remarkable Speed
Explore ten animals known for speed, comparing movement through land, air and water rather than treating every measurement as directly equivalent.
ANIMALSHow Long Do Crows Live?
Explore crow lifespans and the factors that shape survival, with a distinction between different species, life in the wild and the conditions of captivity.
PETS‘The Oldest Dog In The World’ Maggie Has Passed Away
Revisit the story of Maggie, the Australian kelpie reported to have reached an exceptional age, while distinguishing her owner's account from a verified record.
ANIMALSInstagram’s Most Famous Red Squirrel
Meet Tintin, the red squirrel rescued by Decan Andersen, through an archived photo story about recovery, life with a household and encounters with nature.
ARTNational Geographic’s Standout Photographs of 2017
Revisit National Geographic's 2017 photography selection, bringing together memorable images and visual stories from the magazine's coverage during the year.
ARTPortraits of Show Birds
Explore Luke Stephenson's An Incomplete Dictionary of Show Birds, a portrait project that places distinctive birds against simple, brightly colored backgrounds.