Nat Geo Animals 

Explore the wonders of the animal kingdom with National Geographic. National Geographic Animals is a place for all things animals and for animal-lovers alike. Take a journey through the animal kingdom with us and discover things you never knew before, or rediscover your favorite animals!


Nat Geo Animals

You don't need to visit exotic locations to take great photos of birds—your own backyard can offer just as many opportunities to get creative. National Geographic photographer and ornithologist Tim Laman shares his tips for taking bird photography beyond the beginner stage: on.natgeo.com/ANIYTC1108

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Which animal's winter survival strategy is your favorite? ❄️

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What’s your favorite creepily named creepy crawly? Is it the bone collector caterpillar? The Dracula ant? The ghost snake?

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You might not be specially adapted to live in cold climates like these animals, but you can still aspire to their level of chill.

📸 1/4: A polar bear sitting on pack ice
📸 2/4: Emperor penguin chicks
📸 3/4: A baby beluga whale
📸 4/4: A bison in the snowfields of Hayden Valley, Yellowstone

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The caracal's unique tufts may help funnel sound down into its ears. Looking spiffy is just a bonus.

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If you had a shell, would you rather have a permanent one like a turtle or be able to change it like a hermit crab? 🐚

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There might be a non-incredible photo of a bee-eater out there, but we haven't come across one yet.

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In Borneo, a young orangutan was rescued with scorched hands and feet after running across a burning forest floor. Fueled by a powerful El Niño, the fires have burned roughly two million acres across Indonesia, with active fires affecting more than half of orangutan habitat. But conservationists remain hopeful, especially after several orangutans were spotted taking refuge near a river and others are recovering in rehabilitation centers: on.natgeo.com/IRF110126

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Which Halloween-related animal is your favorite? 🎃

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Have you ever canceled your plans because your pet decided to sit on your lap? 🐾

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