National Geographic

These hammerheads are ready for their close-up. #HammerheadSharksUpClose with Bertie Gregory is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu, part of #Sharkfest on National Geographic.

For centuries, the Tower of Babel was used to explain the origins of the world's different languages—and to point out the pitfalls of attempting to compete with God. But was it ever real? Find out what's thought to have inspired the biblical tale: on.natgeo.com/IAMR7L

@maharfahad_ And we just love them 🥹

@NatGeo Whales are fascinating. ✨

Instead of going in for the kill, this mother orca spins the sea turtle as her calf watches on, but why? Researchers examining this footage from the Gulf of California believe she may be teaching, rather than playing with her food: on.natgeo.com/wsHUZJ

@JulianUnlocked It's wild to think about

@NatGeo Always wondered how they moved those statues!

Ancient Moai statues dot a hillside on Rano Raraku crater on Easter Island.

Australia's green tree ants are formidable prey, with a powerful bite and a defense that keeps most predators away. But a newly discovered spider has found a remarkable way to catch them—a hunting behavior scientists have never documented in spiders before. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/xSW8ab

Over a decade after Homo naledi fossils were discovered in a South African cave system, researchers have uncovered a new clue—they may have all been female. An analysis of proteins in tooth enamel found that all 20 appear to be missing their Y chromosomes: on.natgeo.com/Rsqa8Z

Wildfires spread hazardous smoke for miles, leaving residents contending with far more than just the flames. As scientists investigate how frequent smoke exposure affects long-term health, here's how you can protect yourself. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/7FQT91

@IamSunnita And it's beautiful no matter the timing!

@NatGeo timing really is everything with this one,a week off and you'll catch a completely different scene.

Each summer, Colorado’s mountain landscapes take on a different look as wildflowers spread across meadows and alpine terrain. The change is especially striking from the road, where long drives become a window into the season's brief but vibrant display. 🔗 nationalgeographic.com/travel/article…

@LiamEvergreen @DisneyPlus Snack time is here!

@NatGeo @DisneyPlus Aww, nature’s finest picnic! 🪷 Bonobos really know how to enjoy the simple things. Beautiful shot!

There's nothing quite like a waterside picnic for these bonobos as they chow down on some mineral-rich lilies to keep them healthy. 🪷 #NatGeoQueens is streaming on @DisneyPlus

It's almost time to explore Pompeii like never before. #PompeiiOutOfTime with Tom Hiddleston premieres July 22 on National Geographic. Streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.

@GhillesA What a mystery!

@NatGeo These sky caves look absolutely wild, wonder who carved them all up there

Thousands of mysterious "sky caves" were hand-dug out of the cliffs in Mustang, Nepal, and no one knows exactly why or who made them.

@AbilityEnabler Definitely need a return trip!

@NatGeo Went to Colorado for 2 weeks before two weeks is hardly enough to see the beautiful state of Colorado & all that it has to see /do... 🙏🏼 I cannot wait to get back there someday...

No thoughts, just sunflowers 🌻

Overfishing poses a major threat to hammerhead shark populations since they grow and reproduce slowly. But successful marine protection initiatives offer a glimpse of hope for the future. #HammerheadSharksUpClose with Bertie Gregory is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.

@YOLO_TrustSelf It's 230 feet long 🤯

@NatGeo Wow, after all this time! Seeing something that ancient finally land in the UK must be absolutely incredible.

For the first time in more than 900 years, the Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in the U.K. Nat Geo writer Chris Heath and photographer Zed Nelson witnessed its arrival in the early hours of July 10, marking an accomplishment that many considered impossible. on.natgeo.com/QdCrLa

@hisjohnk Sometimes a nap feels more restful than a full night's sleep 😅

@NatGeo Sleep isn’t one size fits all quality matters just as much as quantity

"Get eight hours of sleep a night" has been the standard advice for decades, but sleep is a far more complicated process than this simple guidance suggests. New studies reveal that good sleep is highly individualized, and longer doesn't always mean better. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/ES8KhV