It’s not often you get to wander through an animal kingdom where creatures large and small—from elephants, alligators and bobcats to pikas, polar bears and flamingos—all mingle together in perfect … Read more
National Wildlife Photo Contest
Four Vital Tips for Ethical Wildlife Photography
Imagine yourself, camera in hand, suddenly spotting a grazing elk, a hummingbird feeding its chicks, a grizzly charging a rival or a bumble bee gathering pollen. You want the shot, … Read more
Picturing Birds at Risk
Swifts, nighthawks and meadowlarks may sound like commonplace birds, but they share a troubling trait: According to the cover story of the February-March National Wildlife, the animals are among “hundreds of … Read more
Capturing Emotion in a Photograph
National Wildlife magazine’s photo contest is now open and receiving hundreds of images from photographers across the globe. In honor of the contest, we are looking back at past winners. … Read more
Dynamic Wildlife Duos
We’ve all heard the sayings about human pairs, but wildlife pairs make for some adorable competition. And since this year’s National Wildlife Photo Contest is open as we celebrate Valentine’s … Read more
New Book Captures Stunning Wildlife Migrations
Right now neotropical birds and monarch butterflies are on the move, migrating from their winter grounds in Mexico, Central or South America to their breeding grounds here in North America. Renowned wildlife … Read more
Sunrise and Sunset Photos Capture Stunning Wildlife Silhouettes
A few nights ago I was walking home along a trail. The sun was setting, and the foliage on either side of me was rather dense. As I entered a … Read more
Help Wildlife with Your Photos
A picture is worth a thousand words. Whether you’re using professional digital cameras, film, smartphones or tablets, you can capture compelling images that will have a profound impact on wildlife. … Read more
Celebrating World Oceans Month
Did you know? June is World Oceans Month! In celebration of our oceans, seas, and bodies of water, we’ve compiled some stunning photos previously entered into the seven categories of our … Read more
