Birds
What’s the biggest, heaviest eagle in the world? Meet the contenders – including a giant with a monster 3-metre wingspan
Eagles are one of the most majestic birds in the sky. We take a look at the biggest and most impressive
Its legs are as thick as wrists and it's able to rip monkeys from branches with its deadly talons: Meet the world's most powerful bird
What are harpy eagles? Where do they live and just how big are they? Learn all about this iconic eagle in our expert guide
“The village of Happisburgh is falling into the sea.” The changing face of England as sea levels rise
Kate Bradbury on the importance of the UK’s marshes – and the efforts being made to try and save them
It has a fleshy beard hanging from its face and sounds like a car alarm – meet the bizarre bearded bellbird
This male bird’s wattles of flesh dangling from its beak and its bonkers call are both intended to impress females.
Why aren't there any penguins in the Arctic?
Ever wondered why the Arctic doesn't have penguins? Ellen Husain explains
It's 12km long, contains 37,000 homes and 74,000 individuals: The bustling, colourful metropolis you've never heard of…
Stretching across a dramatic 12-kilometre landscape, this vibrant and densely populated community operates with the efficiency of a major urban centre.
How to identify wildlife
Red squirrel vs grey squirrel: Think you know how they differ? Think again as the differences between these two squirrels will surprise you
We take a look at how the red squirrel differs to its American grey cousin
Brown rat or water vole: How to tell the difference between these two lookalike-rodents
When all you've seen is a flash of brown fur, it can be hard to know whether it was a water vole or rat. Though the two species tend to live in different habitats, there are areas where they overlap, potentially leading to cases of mistaken identity. So how do you tell rats and water voles apart?
Mink or otter? What's the difference between these two slippery, semiaquatic lookalikes?
How do you tell the difference between otters and mink?
LRPs, PG Tips and Jizz: Cracking the secret language of birders
You’re sitting in a hide and overhear other birders talking. The conversation ranges from ‘LRPs’ and ‘roosting Leos’ and you scratch your chin as you try to decipher their code – welcome to the world of birding jargon.
It's the fastest animal in the world and its deadly claws can catch prey mid-air: Meet one of the world's most incredible birds of prey
Peregrines are the ultimate urban predator. Learn all about them, including how to spot them ‘stooping’ to catch prey
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Plants
“It’s cloned itself to reach a whopping size of 77 square miles.” 6 biggest organisms on the planet including the Humongous Fungus
Whether it’s fungi, plants or animals, here are the biggest organisms found on Earth
This deadly tree is one of the most toxic on the planet, with just 50g of foliage able to kill a human within hours
Old and gnarled, yew trees are a familiar tree in our landscape and are often associated with churchyards. Our expert guide explores this native tree.
"The poison is quick to act, but will result in a slow and painful death. Symptoms range from vomiting to paralysis…" 8 deadliest seeds on the planet
Beware of these tiny seeds as they're hiding deadly secrets.
It weighs as much as 43 blue whales and spans 43 hectares – but this giant organism isn't what it seems…
Most people think this is an ancient forest dating back to the Ice Age. The truth is far more astonishing…
