Deep-sea Shark Bonanza Seen off Remote Island Chain - National Geographic
During an OceanX expedition, scientists are getting an unprecedented look into the lives of mysterious sixgill sharks, top predators that...
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How Former Foes Worked Together to Help Save These Rare Giraffes - National Geographic
To move giraffes in Kenya from a flooding island to a safe new home, onetime enemies cooperated—and built a modern-day ark.
This Deep-sea Shark is One of The World’s Largest Glowing Animals - National Geographic
A new study has found that three species of deep-sea shark, including the six-foot-long kitefin shark, are bioluminescent.
Alligators Can Regrow Severed Tails, Surprising Scientists - National Geographic
Young alligators can grow back up to 9 inches of a lost tail, a study finds. They’re the largest animal with this regenerative ability.
Why This Deep-Sea Explorer Thinks Diversity is so Important for Science - National Geographic
To oceanographer Katy Croff Bell, the seas’ uncharted depths are full of opportunities to engage women and people of color in science.
Wildlife Deaths From Pandemic Disinfectant Use Alarm Scientists - National Geographic
In Chongqing, China, at least 135 animals were poisoned—evidence that cities should regulate spraying in public areas, biologists argue.
The ‘Little Cow’ of the Sea Nears Extinction - National Geographic Magazine
In the Gulf of California, fewer than 19 vaquitas are left. What can conservationists learn before the species dies out completely?
These Wild Monkeys Thrive in Florida—and Carry a Deadly Virus - National Geographic
Descendants of theme-park escapees, a population of rhesus macaques in a Florida state park may soon double in size—a recipe for trouble.
California Sea Lions Keep Getting Shot by Fishermen - National Geographic
Despite legal protections for sea lions, fishermen resort to lethal force to keep them from stealing their catch.
'Kitty litter' Parasite is Wiping Out One of Earth’s Rarest Seals - National Geographic
A disease that originates in domestic cats is hitting Hawaiian monk seals particularly hard.