Johannesburg made history as it hosted National Geographic’s first International Explorers Festival on African soil.

The issue features striking wildlife photos highlighting endangered species and fragile ecosystems. Some photos also show once-endangered species bouncing back thanks to conservation efforts. National ...

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 ...

“As we’re sitting there, legs dangling down from a tree, 15 feet below us a leopard walks in the beautiful moonlight. It was one of the most extraordinary sightings of a leopard I’ve ever had.” In 25 ...