


Nearly 100 years ago, on April 12, 1934, staff members perched in a tiny observatory atop one of the most extreme locations on Earth braved the dangerous elements to record one of the world’s most intense wind gusts.
The Underwater Photographer of the Year contest draws some of the best photographers of marine life. From colorful fish to breathtaking portraits of threatened species, the images speak for themselves. Check out a selection of some of the best-submitted photos.
The Photo Society is a collective of more than 100 National Geographic photographers who specialize in different skills from underwater photography to documenting endangered cultures. The society’s Instagram is filled with incredible photos from around the world, including some of the best wildlife photos. Check out some of the most outstanding photos and don’t forget to follow them on Instagram at @thephotosociety for more.
Mother Nature is capable of creating beautiful things. Sometimes it seems as though nature tried a bit too hard and we ended up with these exceptionally odd-looking animals.
According to the World Wildlife Fund, there are seven levels of extinction risk. Extinct, extinct in the wild, critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable, near threatened and least concern. There are some animals on the critically endangered and endangered lists that you may not even know about. Check out these 10 animals that face possible extinction and visit the link below to find out how you can help.
President Theodore Roosevelt designated the Grand Canyon as a national park on February 26, 1919. “The Grand Canyon fills me with awe. It is beyond comparison—beyond description; absolutely unparalleled through-out the wide world,” he said. We couldn't agree more. Continue on for some of the most beautiful photos of America’s second most-visited national park.
Lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and Cape buffalo are coined as the Big 5 in the hunting world, named because they are the most difficult game to hunt. The New Big 5 project is an international initiative that is determined to turn this phrase into something positive. The project is currently holding a photography competition to determine the New Big 5 — the most important animals to photograph rather than kill. Check out some of the best entries and visit the link below for more information about the project.
Continue on to view a list of the world's fastest dog breeds, in no particular order. These dogs can reach speeds as high as 45 miles per hour — definitely enough to outpace a human.