Why Is The Very Hungry Caterpillar So Dang Hungry?
AdultsAnimalsNatureScienceBiologyBecause it's hoarding protein. Not just for itself, but for the butterfly it will become and every egg that butterfly will lay. And it's about to lose its mouth... as it wriggles out of its skin during metamorphosis.
These Names Can Kill Animals
AdultsAnimalsHistoryPsychologySocietyJust like the names of products and companies, animals' names can affect how we feel about them...and changing the name of a species might actually help us save it.
Rare Dumbo Octopus Shows Off for Deep-sea Submersible
AdultsAnimalsFilmLifeNational Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible.
Why Snakes Are Disappearing From Southeast Asia’s Largest Lake
AdultsAnimalsEnvironmentScienceBiologySome vulnerable species of water snakes are disappearing due to overfishing in the world’s most biodiverse lake—the Tonle Sap, in Cambodia.
The Secret Weapon That Could Help Save Bees
AdultsAnimalsNatureScienceEnvironmentHoneybees are dying from parasites, pesticides, and poor nutrition, but we can help them in a number of ways, including by encouraging them to make a homemade antibiotic.
What Sperm Whales Can Teach Us About Humanity
AdultsAnimalsNaturePhotographyHumanSperm whales are only at the surface for about 15 or 20 minutes at a time, yet photographer Brian Skerry is able to capture beautiful moments of these giant undersea predators.
Rescued Scottish Wildcat Kittens Among Last of Their Kind
AdultsAnimalsNatureWildlifeEnvironmentThe orphaned sister and brother pair will be released to the wild when they’re old enough to survive on their own.
Bird Taking Off at 20,000 fps
AdultsFilmTechnologyAnimalsIts incredible how many things you can learn from having a camera like this.
The Line Between People And Pets
AdultsPetsSocietyAnimalsRelationshipsTiger got to hunt, bird got to fly; Man got to sit and wonder 'why, why, why?'
Watch A Free-Diver Rescue This Entangled Whale Shark
AdultsAnimalsGlobal WarmingNatureWildlifeEnvironmentA Hawaiian family spotted this whale shark while free-diving off the coast of Lanai. First, they were excited about the rare sighting of the 20-foot-long endangered shark.