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Stunning Shot of Rare Black Tiger Among the Most Fascinating Wildlife Photos of the Year "National Geographic" released its Pictures of Year in its December 2024 issue A black tiger — known for its merged stripes — patrols the Similipal Tiger Reserve.   Photo:  Prasenjeet Yadav for National Geographic National Geographic  is sharing the natural world's most beautiful moments from 2024 In its December 2024 issue,  National Geographic  reveals its  Pictures of the Year . The collection of 20 photos was curated from over 2.3 million images submitted to the magazine by world-renowned photographers. National Geographic's December 2024 Issue.   National Geographic A Malnourished Emperor Penguin Is in Recovery After Swimming Over 2,000 Miles to Australia The photos capture animals, people, and nature coexisting in fascinating ways. Among the 20 images is a shot of a rare black tiger, a big cat that gets its name from its extra-wide stripes. Prasenjeet Yada...

Box Truck Crashes Into RV Filling with 28 Snakes, Including a Venomous Viper "In 19 years, I've never seen anything like this," a North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper said Box Truck Crashes into RV Filling with Snakes, .   Photo:  WRAL/Youtube An RV filled with several animals, including 28 snakes, was crashed into on Tuesday, Nov. 26, on Interstate 95 in Wilson County, N.C., per  WRAL  and  WSOC . Just after midnight on Nov. 26, a large box truck rear-ended the RV, which was heading to Pennsylvania from South Carolina. The crash occurred near N. Springfield School Road north of Kenly, in Wilson County, N.C. Inside were five people, 28 snakes, two tortoises, five Bearded Dragons, two dogs and a cat.  At least one of the snakes that became loose was a small, highly venomous viper. However, the snake’s owner caught the animal before EMS arrived.  Driver Spots Live Snake Dangling from a Car Speeding Down a Highway in Alabama The RV was also towi...

National Dog Show Handlers Say They're 'Stuck' During the Show Because Of This One Rule (Exclusive) The National Dog Show Presented by Purina is a benched dog show A Sealyham Terrier named "Stache" won Best in Show in 2023.   Photo:  Bill McCay/NBC via Getty  The  National Dog Show  Presented by Purina brings joy to many, but one rule for the competition can be challenging. Speaking exclusively with PEOPLE, several handlers and groomers shared what they found difficult to navigate about the National Dog Show: It's a "benched" show. According to the  National Dog Show 's website, the benched show stipulates that "all breeds can be found in designated locations throughout" the event. Perry Payson, whose  French Bulldog Winston won Best In Show  at the National Dog Show in 2022, tells PEOPLE how the process works for canines and their handlers. Handlers and their dogs stay in their assigned spots or "benches" — except when sho...

  Valuable Discoveries Found In Unexpected Places We’ve all made some unexpected discoveries before. Maybe you found $20 in a coat pocket you didn’t use, or you stumbled upon a surprise family heirloom in your basement while cleaning. Just like your findings, the discoveries on this list all came by surprise. They range from weird to invaluable, encompassing everything in-between. Many of these discoveries can not yet be explained and are the stuff of  Netflix  documentaries and movies. While some of these findings were the result of pure luck, others came from hard work and determination. Hopefully, this list inspires you to keep your eyes open and indulge your curiosity. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find something awe-inspiring, too.    1. Underground Pyramid Found in Bolivia Location:  Tiahuanaco, Bolivia Year Discovered:  2015 Est. Value:  Unknown  Tiahuanaco in Bolivia and its historical ruins have led to quite a few discoveries, and ex...