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Facing Apex Predators—and Fear—in the Name of Conservation

Photographer Tanya Houppermans gets within biting distance to capture the beauty of sharks and other maligned sea creatures

By Suki Gear March 13, 2026

In this story: photography, marine ecosystems, animals, Animal Pics

These marine mollusks know how to play peekaboo

October 20, 2025

In this story: oceans, photography, Joy, Animal Pics

This is what creature comfort looks like

May 20, 2025

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The ethics, conservation, and human entertainment are all part of the equation

By Hannah Richter May 19, 2025

In this story: animals, animal rights, Animal Pics

Watch this penguin catch air

January 1, 2025

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They're the only North American raptors living underground

By Riley Black July 3, 2024

In this story: animals, Joy, Animal Pics

Suzi Eszterhas specializes in free-nature photography

November 4, 2019

In this story: photography, animals, Animal Pics

The second season of Smithsonian Earth’s cutest series connects us with wildlife

By Sam Schipani February 2, 2018

In this story: film, animals, Animal Pics