The historian Procopius described how a creature called Porphyrios terrified sixth-century sailors for 50 years. But what was ...

A new documentary from the National Geographic Society and Oceans North spotlights how Inuit and Cree communities are ...

Travelers can explore Beijing's ancient past by visiting the Beijing Central Axis – a newly designated UNESCO World Heritage ...

What are some animals that give birth to huge numbers of offspring at once?” (Watch a female sea urchin produce millions of eggs.) The mola, or ocean sunfish, looks like an animal cracker someone bit ...

Among the most popular books of the time, bestiaries were filled with real and mythical animals and their lore, the ...

The sea mammals may actually be able to sense the amount of oxygen in their blood—something we humans can't do. A new study suggests gray seals (Halichoerus grypus) can sense the level of oxygen in ...

The origins of Rome have been debated for centuries but one tale has prevailed over the rest: twin brothers Romulus and Remus ...

National Geographic’s top wildlife photos arrive at the Momentary Nov. 22, showcasing nature’s beauty and photography’s ...

Two orcas harpooned in front of a group of whale watchers puts a spotlight on St. Vincent's controversial whaling practice.

Entrepreneurs in Santa Monica, CA, unveiled an art piece recognizing Bitcoin’s spirit with a great white shark suspended in a ...

Social media users were blown away by the incredible spectacle in the viral clip, with one saying: "I got goosebumps." ...

Over its lifespan of about 30 years, a single Arctic Tern may travel more than 2.4 million kilometres. That is the equivalent ...