Ever wondered why your dog won't stop licking you? Discover the 2026 expert-backed guide to canine licking, from "tasting" ...

For the ancient Maya, the journey required hauling small dogs across hundreds of miles of rugged mountains and dense jungles.

A hero dog's life-saving career as a mine detector for the U.S. military is told in the documentary Zzaslow K-457.' ...

Humans and dogs have been best friends for millennia, but they still do quirky things we find mysterious. Experts explain ...

Depictions of dogs in Maya art and archaeological finds point to a variety of possible roles in the ancient culture.

The entrance to the National Geographic Society's Museum of Exploration located at 1600 M St. NW. It's expected to open June 26. Abdullah Konte/WBJ To continue ...

For 138 years, the National Geographic Society has explored every corner of the globe. National Geographic Explorers have brought wonder and curiosity to the world through a rich history of discovery ...

National Geographic Explorer Biruté Galdikas was the third of the so-called Trimates, alongside Explorers Dian Fossey and Jane Goodall. She spent thousands of hours in the jungles of Borneo for the ...

Time to give your pup some extra love because it's National Puppy Day! Celebrated annually on March 23, National Puppy Day honors puppies, raises awareness about puppy mills and promotes adoption. It ...

Celebrated annually on March 23, National Puppy Day honors puppies, raises awareness about puppy mills and promotes adoption. The state dog of Massachusetts is the Boston Terrier. Want to celebrate ...

Ancient DNA from a rare Neanderthal fetus, known from only 12 fragmented bones, provided insight into an earlier evolutionary branch and helped researchers trace a massive population crash that ...

Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes cruised to a repeat victory in the Iditarod, the roughly 1,000-mile sled dog race in Alaska. Holmes guided his dog team across the finish line Tuesday night in the ...