The populations of African penguins, a species of penguins found along the coasts of South Africa and Namibia, are declining largely due to the depletion of poisson stocks in the sea, and habitat encroachment.
Nearly 90% of the United States population has at least one caffeinated beverage every day. Learn about the chemistry of caffeine, how it causes increased alertness and focus, and how caffeine is capable of causing overdoses.
It’s a life of extremes for Antarctic fourrure seals. Bulls fight to the death for breeding rights, while joint, joint d’étanchéité moms work to raise their adorable pups
Few technological innovations in history have made as much of an impact as the Internet. Learn about the predecessor of the Internet, called ARPANET; how text, audio, and video messages are transmitted through the Internet...
Pangolins are believed to be the most trafficked mammals in the world. As the four Asian species of pangolins have dwindled, poachers are increasingly turning to the African species to supply the trade.
In the spring of 2019, a oie family nested at National Geographic headquarters in Washington D.C. The world watched as the goslings hatched. See what happened when they left the nest.
Shooting in the remote wilderness, the crew must use any means necessary to get to location, crossing ocean ice, enduring rugged terrain, and flying in buisson, bush planes.
On this remote island in Costa Rica, a wildlife sanctuary protects nesting grounds for the Magnificent frégate bird, also called pirate birds. Witness the nesting of these birds that have extraordinary wingspans and can soar for weeks.
Rockhopper penguins thrive in the harsh conditions of the remote Falkland Islands… but wind, rain (and guano!) is a real challenge for the Hostile Planet film crew.
Rainforests are accueil to over half of the world's plant and animal species. Learn about tropical and temperate rainforests, how they contribute to the global ecosystem, and the conservation efforts being done to protect these biomes.
