Nature Photography
Stunning Photos of the Night Sky From the International Earth and Sky Photo Contest
From swirling aurora borealis to bioluminescent beaches, these award-winning photographs capture rare views of our world at night
Photos: Hike Through Towering Walls of Swirling Marble in Taiwan's Taroko Gorge
The Liwu He River carves a dramatic canyon through Taroko National Park
This Hellish Desert Pit Has Been On Fire for More Than 50 Years
In the Turkmenistan desert, a crater dubbed "The Door to Hell" has been burning for decades
Take in the Sights and Sounds of the National Parks
Enjoy a nature break and listen to birds from America's greatest natural wonders
Watch Corals Fight Epic, Slow-Motion Wars
The world of corals may move slowly, but it’s still full of danger and violence. We’re just moving too quickly to see it happen.
Beautiful and Eerie Photographs of Starlings in Flight
Photographer Richard Barnes captures the mesmerizing geometric patterns created by flocks of European starlings
Take a Photo Tour Through Oregon's Rugged Landscapes
Travel through Oregon's scenic backcountry with our reader-submitted photos
Capybaras Are Basically Nature’s Chairs
The world's largest rodent can't get any respect
Why Does This Indonesian Volcano Burn Bright Blue?
Olivier Grunewald's dramatic photos showcase blue flames—not blue lava—that result from burning sulfur
The Beautiful Flight Paths of Fireflies
Flirting lightning bugs illuminate a dark forest with golden flight during mating season
London-to-New York Passenger Captures Spectacular Northern Lights Timelapse Out Airplane Window
Being unable to sleep on a red-eye can have occasional advantages
Bioluminescence: Light Is Much Better, Down Where It’s Wetter
From tracking a giant squid to decoding jellyfish alarms in the Gulf, a depth-defying scientist plunges under the sea
Brian Skerry Has the World’s Best Job: Ocean Photographer
The freelancer’s new exhibit at the Natural History Museum captures the beauty, and fragility, of sea life
The Best Wildlife Photographs of the Year
Over 48,000 photos were entered in the Veolia Environnement contest; these 10 were among the most stunning
Winners of Nature's Best Photography
Through January 2013, the Natural History Museum is home to stunning photographs of wildlife around the world
The Breathtaking Surfing Photos Featured in Swell
A new book catalogues some of the best sites around the world to catch a wave with stunning photography
Dazzling Photographs of Earth From Above
Satellite images of mountains, glaciers, deserts and other landscapes become incredible works of art
The Colorado River Runs Dry
Dams, irrigation and now climate change have drastically reduced the once-mighty river. Is it a sign of things to come?
For Wildebeests, Danger Ahead
Africa's wildebeest migration pits a million thundering animals against a gantlet of perils, even—some experts fear—climate change
The Mustang Mystique
Descended from animals brought by Spanish conquistadors centuries ago, wild horses roam the West. But are they running out of room?
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