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National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory returns to Hudson Bay to film a wolf pack's daring hunt against moose ten times their size. The upcoming documentary captures a rarely seen wildlife event in one of Earth's harshest environments.
Scientists captured the first verified footage of an endangered leopard shark in Samoan waters, proving these rare carpet sharks live in an entirely new region. The discovery adds crucial knowledge about where these vulnerable creatures still survive.
National Geographic went backstage at Broadway's The Lion King to show how the legendary musical honors both its animal inspirations and the talented performers who bring them to life. The resulting documentary reveals the deep connection between conservation and creative storytelling.
National Geographic is releasing a documentary series about the 2010 rescue of 33 Chilean miners trapped underground for 69 days. The series features unseen footage and survivor interviews from one of history's most dramatic rescue operations.
National Geographic's new documentary LION bridges the gap between real African lions and Broadway's beloved musical. Director Faith Musembi takes viewers backstage to see how the iconic show has honored these big cats for nearly three decades.
When the North Tower was hit on 9/11, six people were trapped in an elevator with no idea what was happening outside. A window washer's quick thinking got them out alive.
National Geographic just dropped a stunning 2-hour documentary showcasing America's most beloved national parks in celebration of National Parks Week. The mega episode takes viewers through five iconic parks, from the Grand Canyon to Yellowstone.
A new documentary brings together strangers whose lives intersected during the September 11 attacks, giving them a chance to express gratitude and share how they've healed. Twenty-five years later, these bonds prove that even on the darkest days, human connection shines through.
A National Geographic filmmaker is changing how we see elephants by photographing them as families with deep emotional bonds. Her work reveals moments of tenderness that could help save the species.
A fish that walks on hand-like fins just became the 18,000th species photographed in a groundbreaking 20-year project to save endangered animals. The critically endangered red handfish is so rare that fewer than 250 exist in the wild.
A critically endangered fish no bigger than a thumb just became the 18,000th species photographed for National Geographic's Photo Ark. The red handfish walks on its fins like a rock star strutting across a stage.
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Wildlife photographer Joel Sartore has spent 18 years documenting Earth's incredible biodiversity, one portrait at a time. His Photo Ark now holds images of 18,000 species, preserving their beauty before they disappear.