New research on the rhythmic drumming and complex calls of chimpanzees could point scientists to the origins of language.

Lanzarote’s volcanoes have inspired locals to make everything from art to wine. A tour of the island reveals the landscape’s ...

Tyrannosaurus rex evolved in North America, but its direct ancestor came from Asia, crossing a land bridge connecting the ...

Whether it’s an emperor penguin launching from the sea, a playful Adélie penguin or a colony of king penguins, these globe-spanning seabirds inspire awe and conservation.

They also can remain submerged for over 20 minutes. PHOTOGRAPH BY Paul Nicklen, National Geographic Image Collection By mid-December, as the Antarctic summer approaches, the chicks have started to ...