Photos: Champion Cats are Show-Stopping Stunners By Christine Lunsford published 13 July 17 Meet a few of the cats that took home top prizes for the Cat Fanciers Association show season of 2016 and 2017.
In Photos: The Stunning Sea Life 'Stars' of 'Big Pacific' By Christine Lunsford published 11 July 17 The photo book “Big Pacific,” companion to the five-part PBS series, showcases the stunning marine life living in the Pacific Ocean, and highlights the conservation challenges they face.
Satellite Spots Bolivian Salt Plain from Space By Christine Lunsford published 10 July 17 The more than 3,861 square miles of the giant Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia provides salt to locals, lithium for the world's batteries and even technical help for satellite radar altimeters.
Photos: See the Animal 'Olympics of the Natural World' By Christine Lunsford published 7 July 17 National Geographic invites you to fly with Mexican free-tailed bats, swim with bull sharks and roost with leaf-eating monkeys, all from the comfort of your couch.
Hatchling Preserved in Amber (Photos) By Christine Lunsford published 9 June 17 Scientists recently found the most complete fossil to date of a type of bird from the Cretaceous, trapped in a piece of amber.
Photos: Ancient Marine Critter Had 50 Legs, 2 Large Claws By Christine Lunsford published 26 April 17 Researchers have identified the first arthropod with mandibles on record.
Yellowstone National Park: The Early Years (Photos) By Christine Lunsford published 18 April 17 Take a glimpse back in time to the early years of Yellowstone National Park.
Bloodsuckers! Michigan Ticks and Larvae, In Photos By Christine Lunsford published 13 March 17 Reports of Lyme disease in Michigan have risen dramatically in recent years, and are linked to more numerous and widespread tick populations .
So Tiny! Miniature Frog Species Are Among World's Smallest (Photos) By Christine Lunsford published 21 February 17 Some of the smallest known frogs in the world were recently discovered following a five-year survey in India.
Photos: 'Naked' Ancient Worm Hunted with Spiny Arms By Christine Lunsford published 31 January 17 The fossils of a worm-like sea creature suggest that it did a little dance to help it catch tiny meals, such as zooplankton, in the ancient seas.
Colo, World's Oldest Gorilla, Turns 60 (Photos) By Christine Lunsford published 22 December 16 Born in 1956 at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Colo, the oldest gorilla in the world, celebrates her 60th birthday on December 22, 2016.
In Photos: Bizarre New Species Discoveries Include 'Klingon Newt' By Christine Lunsford published 20 December 16 The Greater Mekong region in Southeast Asia holds an incredible range of biodiversity, and new species found in 2015 include a "Ziggy Stardust" snake and a newt that resembles a Star Trek Klingon.
Photos: Rare Diamonds Make US Debut at LA Natural History Museum By Christine Lunsford published 2 December 16 Rare and colorful gems, including an extremely rare pink diamond and the stunning Argyle Violet Diamond, are making their U.S. debut at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
Giant Owls and Painted Snails: Incredible Creatures from Cuba, In Photos By Christine Lunsford published 18 November 16 From toxic toads to brilliant butterflies, Cuba hosts a diverse array of animals, many of which are unique to its island ecosystems.
Red Spider Nebula Haunts Deep Space in Hubble Photo By Christine Lunsford published 26 October 16 Hubble Space Telescope captured this image of the Red Spider Nebula, floating hauntingly inside the constellation of Sagittarius.
Wee Wonders: Top 20 Nikon Small World Contest Photos By Christine Lunsford published 19 October 16 When it comes to capturing the unique and remarkable beauty that nature has to offer, sometimes you have to think small.
Photos: Dazzling Minerals and Gems By Christine Lunsford published 3 October 16 The Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History opens David Friend Hall, displaying more than 150 groundbreaking scientific discoveries of minerals and gems in modern and creative ways.
Photos: Biblical Gate Shrine Uncovered in Israel's Tel Lachish National Park By Christine Lunsford published 28 September 16 An excavation in Tel Lachish National Park in Israel has revealed archaeological evidence that confirms biblical tales of the size and use of city gates.
Photos: Long-Necked Titanosaur Had Tiny Brain, Good Vision By Christine Lunsford published 26 April 16
Photos: Birds Evolved from Dinosaurs, Museum Exhibit Shows By Christine Lunsford published 15 March 16 Birds are evidence that not all dinosaurs went extinct 65.5 million years ago.
Photos: Enormous Titanosaur Invades New York Museum By Christine Lunsford published 14 January 16 The cast of an enormous titanosaur skeleton will go on display at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City on Friday.
