But in central Africa, as I learned firsthand, something more sinister is driving the killing: Militias and terrorist groups funded in part by ivory are poaching elephants, often outside their home ...

If you've never been on safari before, this Tanzanian park - home to big cats, elephants and antelopes galore - is a great ...

The National Geographic Photo Camp is an international storytelling programme that introduces young people to the power of photography.

In the fenceless safari zones of southern Kenya, the Maasai have lived for centuries in symbiosis with wildlife — and smaller, more intimate camps can help give guests a window into their remarkable ...

In the last two years, National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek traversed the Chinese countryside, marched along the Korean ...

National Geographic announced it has acquired the streaming rights to "Ghost Elephants," which is written, directed and narrated by Werner Herzog and features National Geographic Explorer Steve Boyes.

Oftentimes referred to as the “king of the jungle,” lions are highly social and intelligent creatures. These big cats are ...

Classic Tanzania in 9 experiences, from Serengeti safaris to island relaxation Best known for one of the world’s most incredible wildlife spectacles — the Great Migration across the Serengeti — this ...

Relief shown by shading and spot heights. Text, with colored map and illustrations, show Africa's wildlife and biological geography. Insets: Cape Verde -- Seychelles -- Mauritius -- [location map].