While all other sea turtles have hard, bony shells, the inky-blue carapace of the leatherback is somewhat flexible and almost rubbery to the touch. Ridges along the carapace help give it a more ...

Alan Friedlander, a former chief scientist for National Geographic's Pristine Seas project ... Sharks, fish, and two endangered species of sea turtles — hawksbill and Kemp's Ridley —use ...

The new National Geographic book, 100 Beaches of a Lifetime ... in dense groves of fruit and nut trees and medicinal shrubs. Sea turtles and dolphins frequent these waters, along with seabirds ...

“Pinglin is incredibly rich in tree ferns,” says Phaedra Fang, an assistant researcher at the National Taiwan Museum ... It is known for its sea turtles, beaches, coral reefs, and off-shore ...

It also has sea turtles at risk of extinction. It has mangrove trees,” she said. Sherif Baha el-Din, a co-founder of Wadi el-Gemal national park ... “I used to take my kids there for free.

Picture: National Geographic for Disney+/Tom Walker ... made increasingly difficult by shrinking sea ice caused by man-made climate change. The footage the team gets under very hostile conditions ...

Japan is known for its eclectic vibe and futuristic trains, but did you know about the country's best beaches? Here are some ...