ORLANDO, Fla. -- National Geographic's 'Underdogs, narrated by Ryan Reynolds, is shining the spotlight on some of the misfits of the animal kingdom to finally give them the recognition they deserve.

While majestic lions, graceful whales, and elegant eagles regularly dominate the stage of wildlife documentaries, the outsiders of the wilderness are finally getting their deserved starring role: ...

The National Geographic Explorer dedicated her life not just to chimpanzees, but global conservation. Jane Goodall studied the chimpanzees of Gombe starting in 1960, making hers the longest field ...

National Geographic helped the famous conservationist get her start—and followed her chimpanzee research and advocacy for wildlife in a career that forever changed how we understand animal behavior.