Geographical

Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Wildlife

Almost all marine aquarium fish in the US are caught in the wild, research finds

Almost all marine aquarium fish in the US are caught in the wild, research finds

ByVictoria HeathOct 8, 2025
90 per cent of aquarium fish sold by US online retailers sourced directly from wild populations
A pangolin

New hope for hidden wildlife of the Democratic Republic of Congo

ByVictoria HeathOct 6, 2025

National park in DRC with rare species such as pangolin and okapi set to be protected in new agreement A…

Gunma, a typical small Japanese rural town that has seen a dramatic population decline

Depopulation is reshaping Japan’s countryside and threatening biodiversity

ByBryony CottamSep 26, 2025
Study finds Japan’s abandoned land is harming wildlife instead of helping it
Back to the Delta – on safari in Botswana

Back to the Delta – on safari in Botswana

ByGeographical ContributorSep 15, 2025
Witness the stunning wildlife of Botswana while understanding the threats posed by human activity to its pristine landscapes.
An adult curlew flying over the North Pennine moors

The last call of the curlew

ByGeographical ContributorSep 12, 2025
Across the UK, the curlew’s call is fading – but in the Lyth Valley, a band of volunteers and farmers are working to make sure it isn’t lost forever
Urgent declaration issued to halt UK insect declines

Urgent declaration issued to halt UK insect declines

ByBryony CottamSep 12, 2025
The UK's future depends on its tiniest creatures: insects. Yet many species are in decline. Here's how we can save them
Jamie Smart (UK) portrays a red deer stag as it gives a mighty bellow during the autumn rut in Bradgate Park, UK.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year – best photos so far

ByVictoria HeathAug 27, 2025
Discover the fascinating array of photographs from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year – from stags to flamingoes and emperor penguins
Blacktip reef shark

Sharks may lose their bite due to acidic oceans, study finds

ByVictoria HeathAug 27, 2025
As oceans become more acidic, sharks' teeth may become structurally weaker and more prone to break
“On the mountain slopes, a male and female polar bear found solace in each other's company, sharing an intimate moment during their courtship, which took place on the Svalbard Archipelago in Norway. After mating, they fell asleep together. In that moment, despite the icy cold, the emotion was so intense that tears came down my face, freezing immediately.

Prints for Wildlife returns in 2025 with ‘Edition Hope’

ByGrace GourlayAug 21, 2025
In our latest gallery, view artist Réhahn's collection of portraits which celebrate the fascinating diversity of humans across the globe.
An adult white-tailed eagle with a freshly caught fish, Isle of Mull, Scotland

How white-tailed eagles are making a comeback in the UK

ByBryony CottamAug 20, 2025

Fifty years after their reintroduction, white-tailed eagles are thriving across the UK – thanks to decades of dedication, collaboration and…

Kunchu Primary School with elephants

World Elephant Day 2025: Teacher captures surprise lunchtime visit from group of elephants

ByVictoria HeathAug 12, 2025
A teacher in Kenya captured the moment elephants joined her students during a lunchtime break
Humpback Whale in Blue ocean close to Water surface underwater in Tahiti

Actual distance travelled by migrating whales drastically underestimated

ByVictoria HeathAug 4, 2025
Humpback whales are swimming up to 20 per cent more than previous scientific estimates have suggested, new study finds
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