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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wildlife in Botswana.Stephen Wilkes/National Geographic National Geographic's December 2025 issue features its annual Pictures of ...

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The world-famous parks and reserves of Kenya and Tanzania offer some of the planet’s most awe-inspiring wildlife encounters.

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Emperor penguins march along the ice on Cape Washington on Antarctica's Ross Sea. Contrary to popular belief, these ...

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Filmmaker Bertie Gregory's new documentary special captures the extreme challenges facing the world's fastest land animal. In his new documentary special, Bertie Gregory follows cheetahs during the ...

Tucked away in Kenya’s rugged north, Samburu National Reserve offers a wilder, more distinct experience than some better-known safari spots in the country’s south. Its remote, arid landscapes — ...