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
A Memoir for the World’s Glaciers In "Chasing Time," photographer James Balog weighs mortality with thousands of frames By Christian Thorsberg December 14, 2025 In this story: film, climate change, photography, activism
The People Reviving Ancient Salmon Traps—and the Photographer Documenting Them This river-based method could preserve both salmon populations and local livelihoods By Reese Anderson November 28, 2025 In this story: salmon, fish, indigenous communities, photography, activism
Eyes Without a Face These marine mollusks know how to play peekaboo October 20, 2025 In this story: oceans, photography, Joy, Animal Pics
How to Take a Nap Like a Baby Macaque This is what creature comfort looks like May 20, 2025 In this story: animals, photography, Animal Pics
Colorado River Run A photographer embarks on a journey to rediscover the river that helped make the West By Pete McBride , Nick Paumgarten , Kevin Fedarko March 30, 2025 In this story: rivers, photography, saving wild places
Are You Sure Penguins Are Flightless? Watch this penguin catch air January 1, 2025 In this story: animals, wildlife, photography, Joy, Animal Pics
A Bird's-Eye View of Dual Use Jamey Stillings's photo gives us a big-picture look at wind energy October 29, 2024 In this story: wind, clean energy, photography
Totality Photobombed A photographer got a once-in-a-lifetime shot during the spring solar eclipse June 3, 2024 In this story: birds, photography
Of Bait Balls and Marine Giants: The Stories Behind Some of This Year’s Best Underwater Photographs With these amazing images you’ll find a blend of conservation, discovery, and patience By Christian Thorsberg April 18, 2024 In this story: photography, oceans, earth day