The photos include captivating images of animals, nature, scientific innovation, and landscapes. Photo editors at the magazine chose the top 20 photos from a selection of 2.3 million images. Every year, photographers at National Geographic travel around ...

National Geographic released its annual “Pictures of the Year” issue this week, showcasing 20 photographs that depict striking scenes of nature and wildlife.

Emperor penguins taking the plunge, an Arkansas family experiencing a total solar eclipse, and a scientist holding a rare white rhino fetus are among the most striking and important images captured this year,

One of the world's most well-known magazines has captured these moments in real-time.

Selected from more than 2.3 million images taken this year, National Geographic has revealed the 2024 Pictures of the Year.