Honeybees

A quiet island experiment reveals a battle of the bees

A quiet island experiment reveals a battle of the bees

A quiet island experiment reveals a battle of the bees

‘Murder hornets’ wiped out in North America in rare victory

‘Murder hornets’ wiped out in North America in rare victory

‘Murder hornets’ wiped out in North America in rare victory

The surprising strategies animals use to survive the winter

The surprising strategies animals use to survive the winter

The surprising strategies animals use to survive the winter

5 surprising facts about National Geographic’s headquarters

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5 surprising facts about National Geographic’s headquarters

5 surprising facts about National Geographic’s headquarters

Why America's 4,000 native bees need their day in the sun

Why America's 4,000 native bees need their day in the sun

Why America's 4,000 native bees need their day in the sun

Meet the next generation of National Geographic Explorers

History & Culture

Meet the next generation of National Geographic Explorers

Meet the next generation of National Geographic Explorers

How I got the shot: Dikpal Thapa on Nepal's honey hunters

How I got the shot: Dikpal Thapa on Nepal's honey hunters

How I got the shot: Dikpal Thapa on Nepal's honey hunters

What bacteria lurk in your city? Consult the bees.

What bacteria lurk in your city? Consult the bees.

What bacteria lurk in your city? Consult the bees.

This jellyfish can sting at 5 million g—the fastest on Earth

This jellyfish can sting at 5 million g—the fastest on Earth

This jellyfish can sting at 5 million g—the fastest on Earth

Photo story: the Nepalese honey hunters

Photo story: the Nepalese honey hunters

Photo story: the Nepalese honey hunters

What does cancer smell like? These animals can sniff it out

What does cancer smell like? These animals can sniff it out

What does cancer smell like? These animals can sniff it out

Why murder hornets are getting a new name

Why murder hornets are getting a new name

Why murder hornets are getting a new name

Why some animals evolved to sacrifice themselves

Why some animals evolved to sacrifice themselves

Why some animals evolved to sacrifice themselves

The untold story of America’s first murder hornet nest

The untold story of America’s first murder hornet nest

The untold story of America’s first murder hornet nest

These stingless bees make ‘miracle’ honey

These stingless bees make ‘miracle’ honey

These stingless bees make ‘miracle’ honey

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