The Picture Show posts about National Geographic
by NPR Staff
Unless you have an icebreaker or a helicopter, you'll probably only see this remote Russian nature preserve in photos. It's inhospitable and practically inaccessible, but the island's wildlife — including arctic fox, polar bears and musk oxen — are a strong draw for scientists and photographers.
by Claire O'Neill
Science writer Carl Zimmer says we're not going to bring back dinosaurs. But we might be able to resurrect other extinct species.
by Claire O'Neill
For one of these night photographs to turn out, the stars have to align — almost literally.
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Afghanistan's Kyrgyz nomads call home "the roof of the world," though by most standards, it's hardly homey.
by Claire O'Neill
More than 22,000 entries have been whittled down to just a few winners.
by Claire O'Neill
Photographer Eugene Richards explains why, 40 years after his first visit to the Arkansas Delta, he decided to go back.
by Claire O'Neill
Those numbers represent one giant sequoia. Oh, also: The "President," as it's called, is more than 3,000 years old.
by Greg Myre
The Gaza Strip faces tight restrictions from Israel, and this has led to an elaborate system of smuggling tunnels linked to neighboring Egypt. National Geographic examines the tunnels in a piece that has appeared just as Gaza has returned to the forefront of the news.
by Claire O'Neill
With such detail and complexity, one can see why ivory sculptures would be coveted and sold at a high price
by Claire O'Neill
Some of the country's poorest belong to one of the communities that has been here the longest.
by Claire O'Neill
For a Nat Geo photographer, the mystery of Easter Island was a bit more personal: How does one take something that's been photographed a million times and make it interesting?
by Claire O'Neill
In Russia, where it's cold and dark for much of the year, summer is a magical time.
by Claire O'Neill
According to National Geographic, and now the Australian government, the country's cutest symbol is at risk.
by Claire O'Neill
For better or worse, you can now experience an Everest climb as it unfolds — almost in real time — from the comfort of your electronic device.
by NPR Staff
Rhino poaching is on the rise. The animal's horn is believed to have medicinal properties, and some say legalizing the trade could help squelch the black market. One controversial way to reduce poaching may be rhino ranches, where the horns are harvested for sale.
