Snow leopards are usually solitary. Here's how they drop messages to potential mates.

For a few fleeting weeks each winter, the famously elusive cats emerge from solitude, calling across the mountains in search of a mate.

Where to find the best winter wildlife watching in the U.S.

Some species are at their most active in winter, whether they’re flying, feeding, or mating. From elephant seals in ...

Inside the harsh lives of wolves living at the top of the world

Our writer spent 30 hours traveling with arctic wolves and gained a new appreciation for these predators of the tundra.

Best of the decade

You may have a different list of National Geographic photos that spoke most strongly to you over the past 10 years. There are, of course, no “right” answers—just images that matter to you, that touch ...

What scientists learned from a mysterious surge in Canadian turtle deaths

Scientists have been closely monitoring a map turtle population after 10 percent died in 2022. They found a surprising ...