A tourist reaching out to a curious cetacean. A joyous marriage celebration in Iraq. A cowboy hugging his daughter as he arrives home. Check out some of the pictures featured in our Photo of the Day.

Researchers were on an expedition in Dominica when a pod of enormous sleeping sperm whales appeared in front of them.

PHILADELPHIA -- A fascinating National Geographic docuseries called "Secrets of the Whales" premieres on Disney+ Thursday. The incredible four-part series follows various whale species across 24 ...

Each year National Geographic opens its creative doors to highlight talented photographers from around the world through the National Geographic Travel Photo Contest and similar competitions. The ...

NEW YORK -- From Christopher Columbus to Marco Polo, human explorers throughout history have traveled far distances. But some of the world's greatest explorers are in the animal kingdom. NatGeo's new ...

Each year, National Geographic highlights a collection of the most compelling images captured by Nat Geo photographers over the past 12 months in their "Pictures of the Year." For 2025, Nat Geo ...

View the solar eclipse in a historic Spanish city. Immerse yourself in one of the oldest living cultures in an Australian national park. Visit the world's first sperm whale reserve in an underrated ...