Nature Photography
A Fuzzy Little Genet Is Hitching Rides on Rhinos and Buffalo, And No One Can Figure Out Why
Camera traps exposed the secret world of a rhino-riding genet
Powerful Solar Flare Paints the Sky With Candy-Colored Auroras
Two back-to-back flares sent clouds of charged particles racing toward Earth, creating auroras that may last through the weekend
Adorable Portraits Put Nocturnal Animals in the Spotlight
A new photo book showcases animals we humans rarely see—while a new study says we may have more in common with night-dwellers than thought
If a Monkey Takes a Photo, No One Owns Copyright
The contested photo likely belongs to neither monkey nor man, but to the public domain
This Market Along the Burma-China Border Is a Veritable Noah’s Ark of Critically Endangered Animals
Photographer Alex Hofford exposed the extent of the wildlife trade openly taking place at this infamous market
Artist Sends a Bouquet and a Bonsai to Space
What happens when you send a Bonsai tree to space? See for yourself
Astronauts Took Pictures of Typhoon Neoguri—And It Looks Huge, Even From Space
Even from space, Neoguri looks huge
These Amazing Pictures Made the Shortlist For Astronomy Photographer of the Year
The competition, now in it's sixth year highlights beautiful images of the sky from around the world
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
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