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The oldest tadpole fossil ever has been found—and it’s a big oneOctober 30, 2024 – The discovery in Patagonia shows that frogs have had a tadpole stage for at least 160 million years. Here’s how the ancient frogs compare to those of today.
Pesto the penguin is growing up. How will life change for the internet's favorite bird?October 29, 2024 – Melbourne’s 50-pound celebrity chick is molting, revealing adult feathers beneath his iconic brown fluff. Here’s what to expect as he waddles into adulthood.
This unnerving photo reminds us why we shouldn’t feed bearsOctober 21, 2024 – While on assignment in Romania, photographer Jasper Doest found himself uncomfortably close to a bear—leading to an image that captures tensions conservationists face in the region.
The real-life rivalry of bats and penguinsOctober 16, 2024 – Vampire bats in Peru sometimes prey on penguin chicks, but the adult penguins are ready to fight back—with a little help from dirt and even poop.
Newly discovered spookfish shines light on mysterious ghost sharksOctober 29, 2024 – Found off New Zealand, the species adds crucial knowledge about this little-known and odd-looking group of deep-sea fish
Invasive spotted lanternflies have a taste for grapes—what does that mean for wine?October 16, 2024 – For the first time, the insects have been recorded in New York’s wine country, but bug-sniffing dogs could be a critical tool to stop the spread.
America’s most beloved bear is dead. Here’s why Grizzly 399 mattered.October 24, 2024 – The oldest known grizzly mother in history, the 28-year-old bear was often photographed with her cubs in Grand Teton National Park before she was killed by a car in October.
These stunning images show the world from under a microscopeOctober 17, 2024 – From spines on neurons to pollen on an insect’s eye, the winners of Nikon’s Small World photo contest offer a kaleidoscopic glimpse into a tiny world.
Here’s everything you need to get into birdingOctober 10, 2024 – From beginner-friendly binoculars to the right clothes, these essentials will get you bird-watching in no time.
6 animals Nat Geo staff think are very demure, very mindfulAugust 16, 2024 – If you thought we wouldn’t weigh in on the latest viral TikTok trend, you thought wrong.
Scientists discover creatures living beneath the bottom of the deep seaOctober 15, 2024 – Tubeworm larvae, sea snails, and marine worms were uncovered living in tiny caves underneath the ocean floor, revealing life is interconnected below and above it.
Meet Piggy, the most famous rescue pig in ChinaOctober 15, 2024 – Abandoned at an airport in China, then adopted by a photographer, Piggy the piglet grew up in front of the camera—and changed everything for his new family.
Training a puppy? Here's when they're able to learn key skillsSeptember 24, 2024 – At Duke’s Puppy Kindergarten, researchers are learning when and how pups' brains develop. Understanding these cognitive milestones could help humans raise better dogs.
What it's like to hike Australia's Great Ocean WalkNovember 02, 2024 – A multi-day trek along the Great Ocean Walk uncovers intriguing tales from Victoria’s maritime history and ends at one of its most iconic natural features.
Do birds have migration buddies? A new study shows surprising connections between speciesSeptember 09, 2024 – After observing thousands of records over decades, researchers found that birds of a feather may actually stick together during the annual migration in the U.S.
18 striking photos from this year’s best wildlife photographersOctober 08, 2024 – From western toad tadpoles to glowing wetlands, this year’s winners capture nature’s beauty—and its fragility.
