Putting the well-being of animals first should be every photographer’s goal. National Geographic photographers share tips on how they do it.

Defecating exposes sloths to predators on the jungle floor. An unexpected ally benefits, and returns the favor.

Tigers and monkeys and tapirs, oh my! Joel Sartore's latest book, "National Geographic Photo Ark: Babies," captures the animal kingdom's most curious youngsters.

How bioluminescence works in nature. Most ocean animals produce their own light or host bacteria that do—a useful skill for communication, finding prey, camouflage, and more.

For instance, the leopard's coat still offers him some camouflage—leopards rely on their spotted fur to sneak up on prey and ambush them from as close as 13 feet (4 meters) away. (See big-cat ...

Wildlife Expert Shares the 'Ridiculous' Animal Encounter He Caught on Film for the First Time (Exclusive) Footage Bertie Gregory filmed for National Geographic's 'Secrets of the Penguins' captures ...

Ryan Reynolds lends his voice to the animal series The Underdogs of the Animal World, an original Disney+/National Geographic ...

Busy tourist season is nearly upon Yosemite National Park and officials are warning visitors to be cautious of “one of the most dangerous animals” in the park — and it turns out it doesn’t ...

May is National Pet Month, and the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is using the occasion to spotlight the benefits of pet companionship and the vital role adoption plays in animal welfare.

An organized group of therapy animals took to the Nevada County Fairgrounds Wednesday to commemorate National Therapy Animal Day, which is celebrated every April 30. “In Nevada County we have ...

Before that, she led another animal shelter in upstate New York and later worked as the chief animal services officer for the city of Austin, Texas. Montco SPCA executive director retires after ...

Intergris Health is showcasing National Therapy Animal Day at its facilities with beloved volunteers: Kasper the therapy dog and his handler, Cheryl.