National Geographic Explorer | Be a Seed for Change

Hi Friend,In this season of giving, I wanted to say thank you for being a part of the National Geographic community. Because of you, we’re able to push the boundaries of what’s possible in this new age of exploration.

As a Big Cats Initiative Grantee, I’m working to mitigate conflicts between humans and big cat populations in Tanzania. Click here to watch a special video message, so you can see some of the great things you’ve helped me and others accomplish.

Without you, we wouldn’t be able to climb higher, dive deeper, look closer, or inspire people to care about the planet, so thank you.

Amy Dickman
National Geographic Explorer

Click here to learn more about Amy and the Big Cats Initiative.

Icebergs, Chimps, and Mysteries of the Deep

This week we’re diving deep to bring you an insider’s look at what’s happening around National Geographic.First up: Polar bears aren’t the only threat in the Arctic.

There Was This Other Iceberg…

National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Enric Sala and his team are exploring Franz Josef Land, one of the world’s most remote archipelagoes. Recently, a chance event saved them from a dangerous encounter.

See what threat is bigger than a polar bear.

What Made These Mystery Circles?

No, it’s not aliens of the deep—it’s actually male pufferfish building elaborate nests to woo females. These puffy perpetrators spend about ten days carefully constructing and decorating these strange structures.

Get the story behind this labor of love.

Well, half the fish are female—I guess we could put up with a few women. - Join the Conversation

Battling the Yosemite Rim Fire

See photos of firefighters battling a massive fire that menaces Yosemite National Park.

New “Teddy Bear” Species Discovered

This rare, fuzzy forest dweller is found in Andean cloud forests.

Six Stealthy Energy Hogs

These power-hungry devices eat up more than their fair share of energy.

In Pursuit of Poachers

The typical drama of chimpanzee life, punctuated by a frequent chorus of hoots and screams, was heightened by gunshots and a foot chase through the forest to catch poachers on a recent afternoon in Uganda.

Read Young Explorer Aaron Sandel’s account of the action.

Go Beyond the Yellow Border

A lot has happened in our 125-year history. Now, go behind the scenes to learn National Geographic’s insider secrets on special expert-led tours of our headquarters in Washington, D.C. And if you can’t come to us, we’ll come to you. Experience the best of National Geographic with Nat Geo Live events in cities across the country.

Learn more about “Inside the Geographic” tours.