National Geographic Magazine
These 5 species may vanish. If they do, we’re all in trouble.
These 5 species may vanish. If they do, we’re all in trouble.
One animal purifies our water. Another provides a vital food source for three other species. This photo essay from Joel Sartore shows how saving one animal saves so many more.Latest Issues
Watch This
More than 50 years after redlining was banned by the Fair Housing Act of 1968, its lingering effects leave many low-income and often communities of color with fewer trees to keep their neighborhoods cool.
Subscribe to National Geographic
Go Further
Animals
- On Monkey Mountain, this rare species has an oasis from the cityOn Monkey Mountain, this rare species has an oasis from the city
- Even if you think raccoons are cute, feeding them is notEven if you think raccoons are cute, feeding them is not
- Great apes remember family members after decades of separationGreat apes remember family members after decades of separation
- This floppy-nosed antelope was nearly gone. Now it’s thriving.This floppy-nosed antelope was nearly gone. Now it’s thriving.
Environment
- What does Santa have to do with … psychedelic mushrooms?What does Santa have to do with … psychedelic mushrooms?
- Cobalt powers our lives. What is it—and why is it so controversial?Cobalt powers our lives. What is it—and why is it so controversial?
- Keeping a finger on the Okavango’s pulse, Video Story
- Paid Content
Keeping a finger on the Okavango’s pulse - Forget your carbon footprint—your climate shadow is what mattersForget your carbon footprint—your climate shadow is what matters
- Signs of alarm—and reasons to hope—for the environment in 2023Signs of alarm—and reasons to hope—for the environment in 2023
- One unexpected way to reduce violent crime? Create green spaces.One unexpected way to reduce violent crime? Create green spaces.
- Meet the fungus that can transform into a carnivorous predatorMeet the fungus that can transform into a carnivorous predator
- Food systems: supporting the triangle of food security
- Paid Content
Food systems: supporting the triangle of food security - Is cooking oil really the future of flying—or a distraction?Is cooking oil really the future of flying—or a distraction?
History & Culture
- The Pyramids at Giza were built to endure an eternity—but how?The Pyramids at Giza were built to endure an eternity—but how?
- The Christmas Truce of 1914: What historians say really happenedThe Christmas Truce of 1914: What historians say really happened
- What did childbirth look like when Jesus was born?What did childbirth look like when Jesus was born?
- Centuries of Japanese folklore inspired ‘The Boy and the Heron’Centuries of Japanese folklore inspired ‘The Boy and the Heron’
Science
- Is Iceland's latest eruption the most dangerous yet?Is Iceland's latest eruption the most dangerous yet?
- What is the winter solstice? Here’s what you need to know.What is the winter solstice? Here’s what you need to know.
- Mocktails have some health benefits—even for drinkersMocktails have some health benefits—even for drinkers
- Holidays can take a toll on your gut health. Here’s how to deal.Holidays can take a toll on your gut health. Here’s how to deal.
Travel
- Jet lag doesn’t have to ruin your trip. Here’s what to doJet lag doesn’t have to ruin your trip. Here’s what to do
- Wild wonder: exploring Madeira's untamed outdoors
- Paid Content
Wild wonder: exploring Madeira's untamed outdoors - 5 spectacular ways to see the northern lights in Canada5 spectacular ways to see the northern lights in Canada
- How to visit Japan's shrines and temples—with respectHow to visit Japan's shrines and temples—with respect