How do eels mate? Once believed to spontaneously spawn, here's how they do it
Uncovering the mating habits of eels was once a slippery endeavour, but scientists have made plenty of discoveries that reveal their secrets
Which country has the longest coastline?
Which country has the longest coastline? Well, it depends on what you include, says Stuart Blackman
Do butterflies sleep?
It might be something that many of us have never considered before, but do butterflies sleep? Well, Stuart Blackman, says, that depends on what you mean by 'sleep'
Where can I watch The Secret Lives of Animals? Watch never-seen-before animal behaviour in the celebrity-narrated show
The nature documentary reveals remarkable animal behaviour, and comes from the producers behind many Attenborough documentaries
BBC Winterwatch: when is Winterwatch on TV and how can I watch it?
Everything you need to know about BBC Winterwatch, including when it's on and how to watch
A long-lost sound has returned to the great mountains of Yosemite National Park
And it could have positive implications for wildlife around the world, say scientists.
Movember's wild side: 8 animals with a better moustache than yours
Check out these brilliantly bristly animals that use their moustaches and beards for all manner of tasks, from foraging for food on dark ocean floors to spreading scent to attract mates
The largest spawning event on Earth is about to happen - here's what it will look like
The astonishing wildlife spectacle takes place every year on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia – and it's utterly magical.
Geoscientists just collected something from inside a volcano in Lanzarote – and they say it has significant implications
They found microorganisms that could help in the search for life on Mars.
Ultimate guide to wolves, a deadly apex predator: From Arctic hunters to forest stalkers, here's all you need to know about the dog's wild cousin
Both feared and revered, wolves play an important role as apex predators. In this guide, we take a look at their habitat, hunting techniques and more
Birds
Chinstrap penguin guide: where they live, what they eat and key predators
A fascinating glimpse into the lives of animals that not only survive but flourish against the odds
Why is bird poo white, rather than brown like most poop?
Just why is bird poo white? Mike Toms explains
10 reasons why you should never - EVER - date a birder
On paper a birder might sound like a great date, with a love of the natural world, but don't be deceived, says Dixe Wills, as all might not be as it seems...
“I was awestruck from the moment I first saw it to the moment I finished assembling the skull and brain”
Evolutionary biologists say a "one-of-a-kind" fossil discovered in Brazil could transform our understanding of how the unique intelligence of modern birds evolved.
Birdwatching world in shock as strange songster from the Americas turns up in English village
Hundreds of birders have flocked to a sleepy village in the county of Yorkshire to see to the colourful Scarlet Tanager.
Southern rockhopper penguin guide: how to identify, what to eat and why they can jump
A look at the smallest penguin species...
How to identify wildlife
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Toad vs frog: How to tell the difference between a common frog and a common toad
Two of the UK's most familiar and widespread amphibian species are the common frog and the common toad, but do you know how to tell them apart?
How to identify animal droppings: Our guide to the wildlife poop you might find in your garden or out on a walk
Droppings or scats can tell us a lot about which animals have been visiting our gardens, parks and countryside, including hedgehogs, foxes and badgers. Our expert guide explains how to identify which poos belong to which species. Plus, animal droppings from species from around the world – and fungi and insects you might spot on droppings.
Swift or swallow: what's the difference between these two incredible long-distance migrants?
Know your swallows from your swifts? Tom Hibbert from The Wildlife Trusts takes a look at some of the differences…
Heron vs egret: what's the difference between these two leggy, long-necked, elegant birds?
Know your herons from your egrets? Tom Hibbert from The Wildlife Trusts takes a look at some of the differences…
How to identify wildlife paths and beds
Tall vegetation in midsummer makes it easy to spot the regular paths that wild animals take - and where they rested.
Plants
10 plants that think they're animals: From warm-hearted cabbages to parasites that cry and vegetable vampires
Over the course of evolution some plants have developped amazing animal-like traits. Here are 10 of the oddest species
How many rainforests are there in the world - and just what's so special about them? Uncover the hidden secrets of these special habitats
Discover how many tropical rainforests exist around the world and explore their biodiversity
Why this US horror fiction writer just spent three nights with an elephant-sized piece of flesh that smells like death
Professor G. Eric Schaller, a horror fiction writer and molecular biologist, was one of a team of scientists on a mission to find out more about the putrid scent of titan arum – the corpse flower.
Forest plants are being driven westwards through Europe at 3.56 kilometres a year – by an ethereal force
A new study has revealed the surprising driving force behind the rapid migration of forest plants through Europe.