Best of Photo of the Day
Every day we feature an image chosen from thousands submitted to our photo community, Your Shot. Here are favorites from each month.
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Animals
- Siberian tigers are being hunted at night for their body partsSiberian tigers are being hunted at night for their body parts
- The endangered axolotl has found fame—is that enough to save it?The endangered axolotl has found fame—is that enough to save it?
- Giraffe populations are rising, giving new hope to scientistsGiraffe populations are rising, giving new hope to scientists
- Rescues of rare Philippine eagles soar during the pandemicRescues of rare Philippine eagles soar during the pandemic
Environment
- A circle of life in the Okavango Basin, Video Story
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A circle of life in the Okavango Basin - The prince, the mayor, and the U.S. fish that ate JapanThe prince, the mayor, and the U.S. fish that ate Japan
- A rising tide is drowning Indonesian villages—and their deadA rising tide is drowning Indonesian villages—and their dead
- An imported tree fuels Patagonia’s terrifying summer firesAn imported tree fuels Patagonia’s terrifying summer fires
- Understand how Hong Kong’s coral communities have declined
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Understand how Hong Kong’s coral communities have declined - A national 'climate corps'? California is leading the wayA national 'climate corps'? California is leading the way
- How small changes to our diet can benefit the planetHow small changes to our diet can benefit the planet
- Could crushed rocks absorb enough carbon to curb global warming?Could crushed rocks absorb enough carbon to curb global warming?
- Cultivating the world’s largest, stinkiest flower is no small taskCultivating the world’s largest, stinkiest flower is no small task
History & Culture
- How MLK’s multifaceted view on human rights still inspiresHow MLK’s multifaceted view on human rights still inspires
- Walking the Earth for 9 years plays tricks on your mindWalking the Earth for 9 years plays tricks on your mind
- Did hallucinogenic booze fuel politics in ancient Peru?Did hallucinogenic booze fuel politics in ancient Peru?
Science
- Is a universal coronavirus vaccine on the horizon?Is a universal coronavirus vaccine on the horizon?
- A new beetle species found in Triassic feces, and more breakthroughsA new beetle species found in Triassic feces, and more breakthroughs
- Could viruses cause Alzheimer's? COVID-19 studies offer clues.Could viruses cause Alzheimer's? COVID-19 studies offer clues.
- Follow the journey to K2’s summit in the deadliest seasonFollow the journey to K2’s summit in the deadliest season
- How an all-Nepali team made mountaineering historyHow an all-Nepali team made mountaineering history
Travel
- Digital mapmaking innovations are revolutionizing travelDigital mapmaking innovations are revolutionizing travel
- It’s summer in Antarctica. Here’s how to explore responsibly.It’s summer in Antarctica. Here’s how to explore responsibly.
- These vintage photos show the timeless allure of travelThese vintage photos show the timeless allure of travel
- Discover unparalleled experiences in Seoul where you least expect
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Discover unparalleled experiences in Seoul where you least expect
