The Greater London area is home to thousands of parakeets, an invasive species that appears to be thriving in its new urban setting.
A Reuters photographer recently spent time with researchers who call themselves the “virus hunters,” as they caught and studied bats in the Philippines.
COVID-19 precautions forced the trail to be altered, but the 49th running of the Iditarod still took place.
A special Sunday event: a photographic essay celebrating these magnificent birds of prey. These nocturnal hunters hail from Europe, Asia, North America, and South America, and are captured here in photos from recent years.
Images from around the world, showing canine COVID-19–detection programs under development
Winning images from the annual photo competition produced by the Natural History Museum, London
Time again for a look at the animal kingdom and our interactions with the countless species that share our planet
Recent images of African and Asian elephants in their natural habitat, as well as in preserves and protected parks
Splashing in a mountain lake, diving or surfing, playing in pools, or just cooling off in a puddle or trough
Some of the best bird photography of the year—a collection of the 2020 winners and runners-up
Images from hard-hit areas in Kenya, Pakistan, India, Nepal, and Yemen, taken over recent months
A collection of images of some of the hundreds of bird species that call Turkey’s Lake Van basin home
An appreciation of flamingos, showing them flap, feed, fly, and flock together
Images of animals around the globe, both affected by, and coping with, a suddenly changed world
Resident jackals in Yarkon Park are venturing into more open spaces in search of food, during the coronavirus lockdown in Tel Aviv.
A small herd of goats has taken to the quiet streets of Llandudno, Wales.
In the spirit of the day, I am obligated to share these adorable images of pups from around the world.
Images from a recent Antarctic expedition during which scientists studied the dramatic drop in the population of chinstrap penguins
Images from the three-day competition and preliminary activities held in New York City
A special Sunday event: a photographic essay celebrating these magnificent birds of prey. These nocturnal hunters hail from Europe, Asia, North America, and South America, and are captured here in photos from recent years.
Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia are experiencing some of the largest desert-locust swarms they’ve seen in more than 25 years.
Volunteers and crews from Australia’s National Parks and Wildlife Service have been doing what they can to help some of the kangaroos, koalas, lizards, and birds that can be rescued and treated.
A recent collection of photos of some of the kangaroos, cats, opossums, bees, and many other animals that have taken it upon themselves to intrude on us humans while we were in the middle of our many important sporting events.
A collection of images of these working dogs, bringing care, peace, and joy to those in need.
A May Day rally in Istanbul, a SpaceX splashdown in Florida, an early cicada in Maryland, a diving competition in Tokyo, orienteering in Ukraine, and much more
Recent images of robotic technology from around the world
For several days now, people across the country have voiced their anger in large demonstrations.
A life-sized Gundam statue in China, the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in India, the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Portugal, a Lego New York City, and much more