In the first study of its kind, scientists found a correlation between climate change and a rise in urban rat populations.

National Geographic was founded in 1888 by a group of visionaries who embodied an era of exploration, discovery, invention, and change. With offices around the world and headquarters in Washington ...

Sala, 56, is not simply a marine adventurer; his mission, through the National Geographic project conservation organisation Pristine Seas, is to provide governments with the scientific data they need ...

Don't underestimate the tongue, a muscular organ that humans use for licking, breathing, tasting, swallowing and speaking. But this organ varies widely in color, shape, length and function across ...

How big is the anglerfish? Why did it come to the surface? A scientist weighs in about what happened to the anglerfish.

The clip was shot as part of a National Geographic documentary series that explored the secret lives of deep-sea creatures.

The national animal of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the okapi. An endangered species, it is a symbol of pride for the country ...

A tiger shark circling the carcass of a young humpback whale. A red-eyed tree frog plagued by mosquitoes. A Maori octopus ...

National Geographic Day, celebrated on 27 January, is a tribute to the explorers, scientists, and storytellers who dedicate their lives to uncovering the mysteries of our planet. It is a day to honor ...

The federal government says it has purchased 500,000 doses of a bird flu vaccine as a proactive measure, pointing to guidance ...