Nature Photography
See the Incredible Sunflower Superbloom in North Dakota
Fields filled with the cheery yellow flowers reach peak bloom in late summer
Baby Sloths Are About as Cute As You Would Expect
A Costa Rica rescue center offers blankets and bottle-feeding at a nursery for these young animals
View Amazing Shots of Space From the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest
Each shortlisted photo is in the running to win the grand prize and will be on display at the National Maritime Museum in London
Winners of the 2022 Big Picture Natural World Photography Competition Announced
From mating bees to starfish devouring a sea lion, the photos captured the beauty and diversity of life on Earth
Discover the Microscopic Wonders of Olympus' 2021 Image of the Year Awards
Just in time for spring, several winners capture a close-up view of fern spores to pollen tubes hidden in a flower petal
These Are the Winners of Smithsonian Magazine's 19th Annual Photo Contest
From the beauty of bodies in motion to the symbiotic behaviors of insects, these photographers captured fascinating moments in time
The Quest to Find the World's Largest Bee
The rediscovery of Wallace’s giant bee uncovers disheartening truths about the tenuous fate of hidden insect species
Why Did the Salamander Cross the Road?
To reproduce, of course. And a band of volunteers gathers at night to help it—and countless other amphibians—get to the other side
A Penguin Faces Death by Leopard Seal in Jaw-Dropping Grand Prize Image
Winners in this year's World Nature Photography Awards were selected for 14 different categories varying by species and habitat
In California, the Search for the Ultimate Wild Fig Heats Up
A booming market has specimen hunters tracking down rare new varieties of the ancient fruit
A Snowy Scene at Italy's Lake Santa Croce Wins the People's Choice Award in Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest
London's Natural History Museum has announced five winners of the 57th annual competition
Old, Primeval Forests May Be a Powerful Tool to Fight Climate Change
Ecologists thought these trees had long been torn down in New England. Then Bob Leverett proved them wrong
Ten Hilarious Winners of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
The annual contest is a joyful celebration of the natural world
Ten Breathtaking Images From the 2021 Nature Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards
The annual awards tell the story of our planet's creatures and the threats they face
Ode to an Orca
A photographer takes the plunge into forbidding waters off Norway for an extraordinary encounter with orcas
See Stunning Undersea Images That Showcase Our Blue Planet
From reef sharks to bioluminescent squid, the Ocean Photography Award highlights the wonders and perils of life in the sea
These Moths Are So Gorgeous They 'Put Butterflies to Shame'
To celebrate National Moth Week, bask in the beautiful variety of these oft-overlooked insects
Meet the Woman Photographers Who Cataloged the 20th Century
A major exhibition at the Met and the National Gallery of Art spotlights 120 international artists, from Homai Vyarawalla to Lee Miller
Photographer Captures Crow Taking an 'Ant Bath'
Over 200 bird species partake in 'anting,' but so far, the behavior is poorly understood
These Are the Winners of Smithsonian Magazine's 18th Annual Photo Contest
From India to Antarctica, these pictures capture the passion, solitude and surprise of a year unlike any other
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