 It would take six months to travel the 48.4 million miles (77 million kilometers) to Mars.
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Chimp Outsmarts HumansWatch Ayumu the chimpanzee tap a sequence of numbers that have been hidden by white boxes. Video courtesy PRI, Kyoto University.
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Jungle IslesDiscover the secrets of animal-made islands in the rain forest on Wild Detectives.
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Fish Cleaning a HippoWatch a hippo get the royal treatment from cleaning carp.
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Spectacled Cobras HatchingThese inhabitants of India are named for their eyeglass-patterned skin. Watch baby cobras come out of their shells.
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Frilled LizardWatch a frilled lizard running with its frill fully opened. What a way to scare away predators!
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It's All RelativeInvestigate the relatives of killer whales on Wild Detectives.
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Cat SpotlightGet a closer look at our cuddly cat friends on Wild Detectives.
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ToucansGet up close and personal with the toucan's colorful beak in this video.
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GiraffesGet the facts on the majestic giraffe in this video.
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King VulturesWatch a video of king vultures. They can glide on thermals for hours.
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Lion's DenSee what Layla the lioness and her cubs are up to on Wild Detectives.
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Giant River Stingrays FoundAfter an exhaustive search, an explorer finds one of the elusive giant stingrays—perhaps the largest freshwater fish—near Bangkok, Thailand. And then it gives birth!
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Lots of LocustsUncover the truth behind a missing plague of locusts on Wild Detectives.
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Orcas GroomingEveryone enjoys a good back scratch now and then—even orcas will take a break to rub their backs on pebbles.
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Cavorting CivetWatch a civet go into a scent-marking frenzy in this video.
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Dumpster DiversCatch dumpster-diving polar bears in the act on Wild Detectives.
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Hanging Out With BatsGo under the cover of darkness to discover the secrets of bats on Wild Detectives.
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Tombs of Ancient EgyptAncient Egyptians believed in life after death. They built huge tombs (some of which still stand today) and mummified their dead.
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Crack the Blue Whale CodeDive alongside blue whales on Wild Detectives and crack their secret code!
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Leopard FrogsWatch leopard frogs leap among the leaves and dive into the water in this video.
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Clown Anemonefish and Sea AnemonesClown anemonefish live among sea anemones and use the anemones' stinging tentacles as protection.
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Dog InvestigationHang out with man's best friend on Wild Detectives.
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Machu PicchuThe ruins of Machu Picchu used to be hard to get to. But today, tourists go there by the thousands.
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NG Kids Sets a World RecordWatch as National Geographic Kids magazine sets a record for the world's longest chain of shoes!
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MeerkatsOne meerkat always serves as sentry to warn the group when a predator is approaching.
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Bactrian CamelsBactrian camels are hardy animals that dwell in the deserts of Central and East Asia.
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Mount FujiMount Fuji is Japan's tallest mountain. Watch thousands of people climb to the mountain's highest point.
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Snake CharmerMeet a detective who searches for snakes with his bare feet on Wild Detectives.
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Great Blue HeronsThe great blue heron is the most widespread heron in North America. Take flight with this beautiful bird.
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Monk SealsDiscover why monk seals in Hawaii like to go around flipping rocks on Wild Detectives.
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Acrobatic CatsInvestigate the acrobatic talents of cats on Wild Detectives.
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Gorilla RescueIn the mountains between Rwanda and Uganda, researchers try to save a young female gorilla rescued from poachers.
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Indian RailwaysHow do you get around in a country of over a billion people? Take the train! For better or for worse, it's a fascinating journey.
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Jeju Island DiversThe female divers of South Korea's Jeju Island have provided food and money for their families for centuries.
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Turtle RacesFind out how giant sea turtles cleverly avoid becoming shark bait on Wild Detectives.
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Beaver FamilyWatch beavers build a dam and stock it with food for the winter. The dam is home to a beaver family: mother, father, and kits.
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CubaCuba is a kaleidoscope of activity, imagery, smells, and sounds. Experience this unique island nation.
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Daddy LonglegsGet down to earth and take a look at the aphid-eating daddy longlegs.
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Gila MonsterWatch a reptile expert tangle with the infamous gila monster on Wild Detectives.
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MosquitoesMosquitoes don't drink blood for their entire lives, and only females drink blood at all. Watch a video about the mosquito lifecycle.
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Bear MeetingLearn the secrets of a private bear society in Alaska on Wild Detectives.
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Bird and Butterfly SwarmsTake a look at swarms of flying creatures in this video.
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Harris HawksThese hawks live in the Sonoran Desert and work together to get their dinner.
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River CatfishZeb Hogan, an aquatic ecologist, identifies, tracks, and tries to protect the largest freshwater fish in the world. This river catfish is one of the fish that Zeb's Megafishes Project is working to protect.
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WodaabeFor the nomadic Wodaabe people, life menas always being on the move. But for one week each year, they stop to dance and strut their stuff.
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Great White Shark DetectiveMeet a detective who swims with great white sharks on Wild Detectives.
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New View on Stonehenge BurialsRadiocarbon dating of human remains indicates that Stonehenge was used as a cemetery longer than previously thought.
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China DesertDevelopment in northern China is turning millions of acres of farmland into desert.
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Devil DiseaseFeisty Tasmanian devils once thrived in Australia and Tasmania, but a contagious disease is spreading and affecting many devils.
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Gelada BaboonsAs many as 600 gelada baboons can live together in a group!
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Tropical FrogsLearn about the art of camouflage among tropical frogs on Wild Detectives.
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Angel Bees vs. Robber BeesWatch angel bees fight off robber bees to protect their store of honey.
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Thames RiverThe Thames River, which runs through London, England, is one of the most famous urban rivers in the world.
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Giant PandasPandas really know how to enjoy a meal and can eat for 14 hours a day.
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Monkey TroubleRun a gang of rambunctious monkeys out of town on Wild Detectives.
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NarwhalsNarwhals are a species of whale with a horn. Take a look at the narwhal's mysterious tusk in this video.
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Winning GeoBee QuestionsWatch Alex Trebek ask the last three questions of the 2008 National Geographic Bee.
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Aboriginal Rock ArtAncient Aboriginal people made paintings on rock walls in Australia. Take a look and see what story they were trying to tell.
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Fire AntsLearn about the secret world of fire ants on Wild Detectives.
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Canadian Rain ForestA battle between loggers and environmentalists has ended in an agreement that will save millions of acres of temperate rain forest.
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Dog DetectiveVisit a dog with a real nose for detective work on Wild Detectives.
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KrillKrill may seem tiny and insignificant, but they are important building blocks in the oceans' food web.
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Arkansas AnacondaTrek through the swamps of Arkansas with Wild Detectives to search for a giant anaconda.
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This BulbNatalie Portman, Kyra Sedgwick, and Chloe Sevigny explain how simply changing a light bulb can help reverse the effects of greenhouse gases.
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Animal OddityInvestigate an oddly-toed creature called a tapir on Wild Detectives.
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OspreyWatch an osprey parent go fishing to feed the hungry chicks waiting back at the nest.
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Sierra MadreMexico's Copper Canyon is one of the most beautiful sites in nature. Learn what the Mexican government and others are doing to protect this place.
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Walrus MomWalrus mothers take good care of their cubs, even taking time to snuggle with their youngsters.
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Howler MonkeysTalk about noisy neighbors! Howler monkeys are considered to be among the Earth's loudest animals.
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MesopotamiaAncient Mesopotamia left a legacy of law, literature, and engineering. See a video history of this remarkable civilization.
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Narwhal ToothLearn the truth behind a mystical creature that lives under the Arctic ice on Wild Detectives.
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Balding Penguin Gets WetsuitAn aging penguin losing his feathers has shown improvement after being outfitted with a specially designed wetsuit at a California science center.
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OctopusesExplore the many types of octopuses on Wild Detectives.
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Rome's Ancient NeighborhoodPeople who live in Rome's Trastevere neighborhood consider themselves "true Romans." Learn how they are adjusting to the modern world.
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Water-Holding FrogThis Australian frog can hold water for two years, long enough to live through most droughts.
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Clean GetawayWatch a dung beetle try to make a clean getaway on Wild Detectives.
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Humpback WhalesWatch humpback whales work together to catch their lunches off the coast of Alaska. Get a whale's-eye view with the help of a Crittercam!
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Turkish GermanyTurks who live in Germany try and maintain their culture and traditions as best they can.
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Bag the BagPaper or Plastic? Edward Norton describes a simple, easy step everyone can take to help clean up the environment.
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Baby Loggerhead TurtlesThe young turtles must make a run to the water and hide to protect themselves from predators.
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Kenya's FlamingosSee what happens when a swarm of flamingos pushes Kenya's Lake Bogoria to the breaking point.
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Whale of a LeapWhat's causing killer whales to jump out of the water? Find out on Wild Detectives.
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Alligator HatchlingsWatch an alligator mother defending her hatchlings.
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Dolphin AnticsSpy on clever dolphins with Wild Detectives.
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Snow MonkeysTrack a group of monkeys that moved to the Texas desert on Wild Detectives.
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Saving Koala HabitatAs trees have been cleared to make room for houses, koalas have lost their habitat. The Australian Koala Foundation is working to save what is left.
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Bighorn Sheep CompetitionWatch bighorn sheep go head-to-head.
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ConnorcamThe inventor of Crittercam tests his camera out on his son on Wild Detectives.
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Lesser RheasLesser rhea dads are doting parents who look after the young.
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Night VisionWild Detectives uses special cameras to see how owls see in the dark.
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Dung BeetlesThese beetles are good planetary citizens and clean up what animals leave behind.
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HogzillaWild Detectives investigates the legend of the giant pig monster named Hogzilla.
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Acorn StashDiscover why woodpeckers are hiding thousands of acorns on Wild Detectives.
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California CondorScientists are trying to save the California condor from extinction.
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Clouded LeopardsCatch a glimpse of the rare clouded leopard in this video.
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Rook MayhemMonitor a gang of mischievous rooks during a campground invasion on Wild Detectives!
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Golden Lion TamarinsThese tiny, delicate animals live in the rain forest and are endangered.
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Sita the TigerGet a glimpse of Sita the tiger with her cubs on Wild Detectives.
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MolasThese are the largest of the bony fish and are a favorite snack of sea lions.
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Otter MadnessMeet a man whose roommates are a pair of river otters on Wild Detectives.
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TadpolesWatch eggs develop into tadpoles. See them take their first swim!
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KinkajousThis raccoon relative lives in the rain forest canopy, eating fruit and nectar.
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Octo-ThiefCatch a crab-snatching octopus red-handed on Wild Detectives.
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Chimp ToolsWatch chimps using tools to crack open nuts and catch termites.
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Ferocious Fire AntsFire ants can be very aggressive about building their colonies. They will even kidnap larvae from other fire ant nests!
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Night OwlsLearn about owls, nocturnal birds of prey, on Wild Detectives.
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Monitor LizardsGet an eyeful of a reptilian wrestling match in this video.
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Puff's MomHelp Puff, a tiny seal pup, find her mother on Wild Detectives.
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BullfrogsBullfrogs don't only snack on flies—they'll eat almost anything that will fit in their mouths!
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Caught on CameraSee what happens in pitch-black caves, using cool thermal cameras on Wild Detectives.
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Plumed WormWatch a plumed worm building a tube to live in and "decorating" it with sea lettuce!
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Rio the ParrotWild Detectives solves the mystery of why Rio the parrot has a change of heart.
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Bear BanditsFind out why black bears are being accused of stealing human food.
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MacawsWatch majestic macaws soar over the rain forest.
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Meerkat CallsCrack the secret code of meerkats.
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Crow InvasionConduct surveillance on a town invaded by a huge flock of crows.
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Acacia AntsThese ants have a symbiotic relationship with the acacia tree and offer the tree protection in return for food.
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Land CrabNot all crabs live in the water, even if they breathe with gills instead of lungs. Watch a land crab wet its whistle in this video.
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LovebirdsLovebirds raise their young in tree hollows. Watch colorful lovebirds go house hunting in this video.
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Jumping SpiderWatch how stealthy jumping spiders can catch insects without using a web.
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Snail ZombiesOne parasite can turn an average garden snail into a "snail zombie!"
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Monarch ButterfliesMonarch butterflies fly from Canada to Mexico each year.
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Leafcutter AntsLeafcutter ants can slice and carry huge pieces of leaves! Watch ants at work in this video.
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Pygmy SeahorsesTake a peek at the tiny pygmy seahorses, which only live on gorgonian coral. |
