Social ClimberA panda cub explores the treetops of an enclosure at a panda-training facility in China in this National Geographic Photo of the Day.
Conservation can’t just be a popularity contestApril 15, 2021 – We often work to save the most charismatic species. Is it time to think beyond pandas and tigers?
Spots and Stripes Are Not So Black-and-WhiteSeptember 19, 2017 – Think of flamboyance in the animal kingdom, and a colorful menagerie springs to mind: a parrot’s rainbow plumage or the showy scales of a tropical fish. Mammals tend to be less colorful than other animal groups, but some are strikingly attired in black-and-white.
See Which Animals Have the Most Enormous—and Tiniest—BabiesAugust 28, 2015 – A giant panda mom is 900 times more massive than her baby, while a giraffe baby is one-tenth the size of its mom.
Imitation crab? Meet 6 creatures that steal others’ looksAugust 07, 2019 – From panda ants to alligator bugs, here are some unexpected critters that emulate iconic species.
6 Fierce Animal Moms That Go to Extremes For Their YoungMay 13, 2017 – For Mother's Day, we take a look at some of nature's dedicated mamas—which even includes octopuses and spiders.
Unlike any fish on EarthJanuary 08, 2022 – In this newsletter, going deep on the mysterious cichlids. Plus, a panda romp in the snow; a glimmer of hope on endangered eagles … and can pigs help cure epilepsy?
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Endangered colorMay 26, 2021 – A tiny blue frog, a shy red panda, and a vivacious green parrot are all connected by one worrying quality: they are all on the edge of extinction.National Geographic Photographers Show Us Their SelfiesJune 21, 2017 – From photographing baby pandas in China to exploring a mountaintop cave in Uzbekistan, our photographers in the field turn the camera on themselves.
First Panda Freed Into Wild Found DeadMay 31, 2007 – A program to return captive-born giant pandas to the wild in China has suffered a serious setback with the death of a five-year-old male that was released last April.
Check out the issue!February 15, 2023 – Find out the surprising ways giant pandas, wolves, and eight other animal heroes keep Earth healthy by cooling the climate, saving shorelines, pollinating plants, and more! Plus, get tips on helping protect animals.
Matching: AnimalsFebruary 15, 2022 – These games challenge you to find animal pairs, spot differences in photos, and match critters with the foods they eat. Plus, get facts about tigers, giant pandas, green sea turtles, and more!
Super cute—and key for scientistsSeptember 02, 2021 – In this newsletter, pandas leave the endangered list; where the biggest sharks go; cougar removed from Bronx apartment; and a female bird that masquerades as male … to deter bullies.
Scientists in CostumeOctober 30, 2014 – Some scientists dress up as animals to get close to the animals they're trying to study.
Is This Clothing, Food, or an Endangered Species? Take Our Quiz.May 18, 2018 – Beyond pandas and tigers, how many endangered species do you really know?
Panda "Rent" Too High, U.S. Zoos SayMarch 13, 2006 – Four facilities nationwide may have to send their bears back to China if new annual loan fees can't be brokered before the zoos' contracts expire.