National Geographic Animals is a place for all things animals and for animal-lovers alike. Take a journey through the animal kingdom with us and discover things you never knew before, or rediscover your favorite animals!


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Snow leopards are famously shy and reclusive, rarely seen in the wild—making this mother and cub in the hills of China a particularly rare sight.

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How many hearts does an earthworm have? 🪱

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If you look very closely at the trees in Chobe National Park, Botswana, you might spot the large black eyes of the boomslang snake! 🐍

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What's one animal fact you will never stop telling people?

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If you could host your own animal documentary series, which animal would you focus on?

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Forget about the dog vs. cat debate—are you more of a wolf or a lion person? 🤔

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If you could follow one animal migration from start to finish, which would you choose—and why?

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Twin births are exceptionally uncommon among mountain gorillas. That’s why the recent sighting of a female named Mafuko carrying newborn male twins in Virunga National Park has drawn close attention from conservationists. For many, it's a sign of hope for the slowly rebounding mountain gorilla population. Read more: on.natgeo.com/ANIYTC0207

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Are you a baboon expert? True or false: Baboons only eat fruit and seeds.

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Emperor penguin chicks stick together while waiting for their parents to come back with food.

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