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Animals

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This photograph captures the resilience of a Pallas’s cat (Otocolobus manul) in the aftermath of a heavy snowstorm in eastern Mongolia, where temperatures plunged to -35°C with wind chill. Covered entirely in snow, including its eyes, this elusive feline relies on remarkable adaptations to thrive in such extreme conditions. With its eyes positioned high on its forehead and flat ears that enhance its camouflage, the Pallas’s cat can blend seamlessly into its environment, becoming indistinguishable from a snow-covered rock. This behavior, essential for avoiding predators, highlights its extraordinary survival strategies. For me, coming from Kuwait, where temperatures reach up to 53°C, photographing this moment was a test of endurance in unfamiliar, extreme cold. Shivering from the freezing wind, I was awestruck by the cat’s ability to navigate and remain undeterred despite the heavy snow. This image showcases not only the Pallas’s cat’s incredible adaptations but also the perseverance required to capture wildlife in some of the planet’s harshest environments.
Wildlife

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Endangered Species

10 captivating images from National Geographic’s Photo Ark

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Dinosaurs

A 1,000-pound geode, mosasaur skeleton, and head to auction

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Wildlife

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Andy the goose who sports specially designed sneakers fashioned by Gene Fleming of Blue Ribbon Sports Co. riding miniature bicycle w. umbrella attachment on road; Fleming crouching down beside him. (Photo by Keith Philpott/Getty Images)
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A footless goose was at the heart of a 1990s murder mystery

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Wildlife

13 dizzying and dazzling images from 2025 Drone Photo Awards

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Ask Us Anything

What is human composting?

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Ask Us Anything

Why do we get goosebumps?

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Conservation

13 perfect panoramic images from the 2025 Epson International Pano awards

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The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2025 Bret Saalwaechter Tracy United States Title: I Just Can't Wait To Be King Description: While photographing a pride of lions in the Serengeti, I watched as a group of cubs channeled their innter toddler tantrum, relentlessly demanding milk and attention from their mother, much to the exasperation of the adult lions. Life in the dry season is no picnic—lions are anxiously waiting for the Great Migration and the feast it promises—but it makes for some incredible wildlife behavior and these cubs were the stars of the show. For over an hour, they followed their mother around a famous Serengeti kopje—those iconic rocky outcrops that dot the landscape—alternating between trying to suckle and play. Each time the mother, already in a foul mood from the sweltering heat, would give a quick roar of disapproval and escape the circus. But the cubs, like any persistent little ones, would chase her down, nipping at her and yelping for more attention. This back-and-forth drama played out again and again, until I captured the perfect moment: the entire pride, in perfect unison, seemed to say, “Not this again!” Animal: Lion Location of shot: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Wildlife

14 hilarious finalists from the 2025 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

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Deep Space

Why some scientists say our universe is Sad Millennial Beige 

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Announcements

Listen up: The Popular Science ‘Ask Us Anything’ podcast is back

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Wildlife

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You’re actually not allowed to keep bird feathers you find on hikes—and it’s all thanks to two women who got really mad about hats

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Wildlife

18 triumphant images from the 1839 Photography Awards

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Conservation

13 fascinating fungi photos that’ll really grow on you

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