This story appears in the October 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine ... fishing nets to create sculptures of sea turtles and jellyfish, two totem animals of the indigenous people of ...

The infamous box jellyfish developed its frighteningly powerful venom to instantly stun or kill prey, like fish and shrimp, so their struggle to escape wouldn’t damage its delicate tentacles.

The distinctive movement seen in C. cyclolites suggests that free-living corals may have more complex body functions, similar to jellyfish — the evolutionary cousin of coral — than scientists ...

The National Geographic Society’s important work has been hidden in the shadows. Now, it’s banking on a major ad campaign to raise its profile. The National Geographic Society, a lesser-known ...

Travelers will soon be able to explore new destinations with exciting additions to National Geographic Expeditions for 2025 and 2026. If you’re looking to explore the globe in a whole new way ...

A former NFL cheerleader who’s spent the past 25 years as an explorer for National Geographic will open the Des Moines Civic Center‘s “Explorer Series” next week. Mireya Mayor travels to ...

Dora is among several new marine attractions at the National Zoo and Aquarium, which also include a circular jellyfish tank and a temperate saltwater pond full of small sharks and rays. As you may ...

The good news is that even if you don’t have the vacation days to jet off in January, a visit to the National Aviary can feel like a tropical vacation. A “Rainforest Retreat” at the National ...

Get up close and personal with some of the world’s most interesting insects and the micro worlds they call home in Nat Geo’s latest series, “A Real Bug’s Life Season 2.” How National ...

“A Real Bug’s Life” season 2 premieres Wednesday, January 15. Stream the family-friendly wildlife series today on Disney+. The show uses today’s latest in filming technology to capture the ...