Along the coast of Hudson Bay, polar bear cubs depend entirely on their mother for warmth, protection, and nourishment in their first years. As the sun rises, the cubs wake, stretch, and press close to nurse while she scans her surroundings. Captured by Martin Gregus Jr. @mywildlive, this moment shows how even at rest, a mother polar bear remains watchful over her cubs.

Bees do so much for us, and we can do something to help them out in return. This World Bee Day, learn more about how we can bee good to the bees by watching #SecretsOfTheBees, now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.

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From stories shaped across generations, to diamonds formed beneath the Kalahari Desert, this region is defined by what endures. Through the Okavango Eternal partnership between @debeersgroup and National Geographic, Storytelling Clubs are equipping young people with creative tools and photography skills, empowering them to preserve the stories of the Okavango Delta in their own voices.

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They’re perfectly designed to lie stock still for long periods of time—yet when it’s time to catch dinner, they’re fast as lightning. No wonder @joelsartore loves softshell turtles. We’re celebrating 20 years of the National Geographic #PhotoArk, an audacious project documenting the world's incredible biodiversity and highlighting the importance of conservation through photography. Which animal do you want to see next?

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Video by @awais.ali.sheikh | An Atlantic puffin gathering grass for its nest suddenly dropped everything after spotting its partner flying overhead. It instinctively launched into a joyful courtship ritual by tossing the grass aside and sharply lifting its head and beak toward the sky. This tender moment unfolded at Látrabjarg, Iceland, one of Europe’s highest sea cliffs and a vital breeding ground where puffins return year after year. This video was featured in our @natgeoyourshot #NatGeoYourShotPOY25 challenge.

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