The 50th annual National Wildlife Photo Contest is open! Enter your photos in any of nine categories.
February–March 2021
Read all the compelling stories in the new issue of National Wildlife!
On the cover: Luxuriant fur helps insulate a young American marten in Wyoming’s Yellowstone National Park. Martens are among many animals that hunt and keep warm within tunnels under the snow, a realm called the subnivium. Photograph by Tim Auer
In Harm's Way
Encroaching on wildlife and natural habitats has made us vulnerable to deadly pandemics such as COVI...
Read MoreRoom to Roam?
The pandemic has offered scientists an opportunity to study how slowdowns in human activity impact w...
Read MoreA Fading Winter Blanket
As snowfall decreases, many species that shelter beneath the snow can suffer from exposure.
Read MoreA Shocking Toll
Saving eagles from the lethal hazards of power line electrocution
Read MoreNews of the Wild
Female birds benefit from winter feeding, squids send light signals and beavers affect permafrost
Read MoreRole Reversal
Photographer Tony Wu captures male Korean seahorses giving birth.
Read MoreBetter Berries for Birds
Native species provide a wealth of the fats and nutrients birds need.
Read MoreNature's Witness
An Invitation: Join our global family of photographers, travelers, storytellers and stewards of the ...
Read MoreNature's Witness
National Wildlife’s 2020 Photo Contest Winners
Read MoreNature's Witness: Hostile Takeover
A sea urchin explosion threatens a delicate kelp forest ecosystem.
Read MoreShared Moment: Sneaking a Peek
A "cute" critter to some and a nuisance to others, this invasive gecko outcompetes some native Hawai...
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