Culture

What Drawings of Birds and Brillo Pads Tell Us About Ourselves
December 15, 2015 — "Audubon to Warhol," a 175-year survey of still life, reveals what our priorities are—and how they've changed over the decades.
Cornell's Enormous New Mural Depicts Every Living Bird Family
December 11, 2015 — Artist Jane Kim spent 16 months drawing 270 birds in exquisite detail.
Birds Ring the Environmental Alarm—and Inspire Action—in New Documentary
December 03, 2015 — “The Messenger” tells us that the world’s songbirds are disappearing—and we need to heed their warning.
Film
Can't Swing an African Safari in Real Life? Check Out These 13 Photos Instead.
December 02, 2015 — Robert Ross’s book explores one of Africa’s oldest, least-known wildernesses through hundreds of brilliant images.
Photos
Fashion Is the Latest “Victim” of Climate Change—And That’s Okay
November 19, 2015 — The New York Times Style section explains why fall fashion is falling victim to warming temperatures. Don’t roll your eyes—get on board.
See Rare, Extraordinary—and Natural—Photos From NatGeo's New Book
November 17, 2015 — The publication continues its century-long tradition of delivering stunning images from around the world.
Photos
Enjoy These Gorgeous Bird Pics—Hey, It's Good for Conservation
November 16, 2015 — To save birds, cultivate wonder first, says photographer Gerrit Vyn.
Photos
Reimagining the Wild Turkey
November 03, 2015 — Artist James Yang uses basic shapes to illustrate a bird's form and function.
Illustrated Aviary
The Plucky Pelican and 8 Other Fancy Animal Personas
November 03, 2015 — The creatures in the Berkleys' new book dress better than you, and probably are cooler than you, too.
Books
The Burning Man of Birding: Inside Iceland's Puffin Festival
November 01, 2015 — For decades Icelanders have celebrated the Atlantic Puffin even while they've served it up on plates. But some traditions can't last forever.