National Geographic magazine, June 2025 Issue

Pigs could soon solve the organ donor crisis. National Geographic stories take you on a journey that's always enlightening, often surprising and unfailingly fascinating. This month–this pig could save your life.

In this issue: Inside the secret lab where pig organs are being grown for humans — For decades, scientists and surgeons around the world have been trying to solve the organ donor crisis. The answer could be rolling in the mud.; Could beavers be the secret to winning the fight against wildfires? — First, they were pelts, then pests. But now they are emerging as something else: climate heroes.; How to save a desert oasis—before it vanishes completely — For centuries, hundreds of millions of people have relied on desert wetlands that are now disappearing. Can blending ancient knowledge and modern innovation protect these unique ecosystems?; Why the future of fashion is ‘farm to closet’ — A new kind of brand is rejecting industrial mass fashion to build a blueprint for truly sustainable clothes.; What creatures make these rare ocean gemstones? — These tiny candy-colored animals protect coral reefs. But they need protection too.; Penguins are incredibly resilient—and these explorers are revealing their secrets — Pablo “Popi” García Borboroglu and Bertie Gregory have been named the 2025 Rolex National Geographic Explorers of the Year.; Dogs and their owners really do look alike—here’s why — New research reveals that people aren’t just imagining it—dogs and their owners share striking similarities, from matching hairstyles to mirrored temperaments.; Did Pluto ever actually stop being a planet? Experts debate. — It’s been 18 years since Pluto’s celestial status was called into question—yet the matter seems far from settled. We asked experts from both sides to make their case.