From an elusive jaguar to an industrious beaver, photographers captured iconic animal moments around the world.

Each year, National Geographic highlights a collection of the most compelling images captured by Nat Geo photographers over the past 12 months in their "Pictures of the Year." For 2025, Nat Geo ...

Ever heard of barnacle geese? Macaque monkeys? They are not your typical nature documentary stars. Take a break from the lions and the tigers: these are nature’s underdogs. National Geographic’s ...