You've heard "leave no trace" when hiking—here’s the science behind why it’s crucial to leave wild environments the way you found them.

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Believers call him the Son of God. Skeptics dismiss him as legend. Now, researchers digging in the Holy Land are sifting fact from fiction. Worshippers in Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy ...

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With Moo Deng's adorable behavior and panicked expressions going viral, experts weigh in on this lesser-known hippo species ...

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With a prime position on the Jurassic Coast, this Dorset harbour town is well placed for fossil-hunting walks on Chesil Beach ...

How much do you know about this critically endangered species and National Geographer Explorer Dian Fossey, the woman who dedicated her life to them? It's been more than 50 years since legendary ...

National Geographic’s photography community is now on Instagram at @NatGeoYourShot. Please follow us there for the latest photos from the community and tag your photos #YourShotPhotographer for ...

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Here’s what you need to know about exploring this Mediterranean country’s sophisticated cities, sunny beaches, and gastronomy ...