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'Banana pingers' are saving whales and dolphins around the world, one ping at a time. Here's how
Two brothers from Cornwall in England are using light, pulse and sound to reduce bycatch. Their AI inventions are saving the lives of thousands of whales, dolphins, sharks and turtles.
Why don't humans have fur?
Wondering why humans don't have fur? We take a look at the various theories
What's the fastest growing plant? And how does it grow so fast?
Did you know the fastest growing plant in the world can grow nearly a metre a day?
Weirdest fish: 13 of the strangest fish in the world
Our seas are brimming with strange and wonderful creatures. Meet 13 of the weirdest fish in the world, which sport everything from super-long noses to golfball heads
How long can a fish live out of water? Meet the strange mangrove rivulus fish who can survive in logs when the water dries up
The amount of time a fish can survive out of water depends on the type of fish, and there is one species that is particularly adept...
Incredible survival story: Meet the three-legged lioness who defied death after getting caught in a poacher's snare 8 years ago
Seven years ago, a poacher’s snare robbed a lioness of her leg. Against the odds, she lives on in Kafue National Park, Zambia. Mike Dexter goes in search of her
Meet the very weird Pacific barreleye fish, which is famed for its see-through skull
With its see-through head, the Pacific barreleye fish is one of the weirdest fish in the ocean. Learn all about it in this expert guide from Dave Brian Butvill
Hairy frog: Why does the weird Trichobatrachus robustus frog develop hair?
Did you know there's a hairy frog with sharp claws? Meet the hairy Trichobatrachus robustus
5 ways to live forever: the secrets to why some species can live for a very long time
Why are some species able to live for a very long time? We take a look at the characteristics needed for a long life
Which animal has the biggest testicles? The results might surprise you...
Karim Vahed takes a look at which species has the biggest testicles
How the devilish water snake, Erpeton tentaculatum, frightens its prey right into its mouth - in less than 0.02 seconds
South-East Asia's tentacled snake Erpeton tentaculatum must be a frightening sight - for fish
Arresting images documenting the resistance against Germany’s open-pit coal mines honoured in World Press Photo Contest
The 2024 World Press Photo Contest global winners have been revealed. Among the photographers celebrated in this year's competition is Daniel Chatard for his project 'No Man's Land': A portfolio recording the resistance against Germany’s open-pit coal mines.
Hyena pseudopenis: why do female spotted hyenas have a fake penis?
Did you know some female spotted hyenas have a pseudopenis? Arjun Dheer explains
Mammals episode four: What to expect from the 'Cold' episode
Elusive wolverines, hibernating bats and mountain-roaming polar bears feature in episode four of Sir David Attenborough's stunning new wildlife series, Mammals. Find out what else to expect from the episode, plus how to watch it.
Mammals: How to watch Sir David Attenborough's spectacular new wildlife series
In the stunning new series, Sir David Attenborough explores the world of mammals, uncovering the secrets of their success, from the tiny terrestrial Etruscan shrew to the biggest of them all, the blue whale. Find out when and where you can watch Mammals and what to expect from each episode.
Which bird has the longest beak?
At 12cm this bird's amazing, dagger-like, beak is longer than its body
Meet the deadliest and biggest wasp in the world - complete with its scary 6mm stinger - and learn why it's called the murder hornet
This giant wasp would not be a welcome guest at your picnic, says Kitty Aldis
Can a green anaconda swallow a human? Learn all about these impressive and feared serpents, including where they live, what they eat and how they mate
Despite its fame and horror film notoriety, very little is known about the anaconda. One man who has got to grips – quite literally – with this giant serpent is Jésus A Rivas... Here he explains what you need to know about this fearsome predator
How much wood could a woodchuck chuck?
Ellen Husain answers the question 'how much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood'
The mysteries of glow worms explained: what they are and why they glow
All you need to know about glow worms, including how and why they glow...
Mammals episode three: What to expect from the 'Water' episode
Hunting orcas, diving monkeys and star-nosed moles feature in episode three of Sir David Attenborough's stunning new wildlife series, Mammals. Find out what else to expect from the episode, plus how to watch it.
Meet the fisher cat, which is not a cat and doesn't eat fish
Learn all about the fisher in this expert guide by Pamela Flick, from Defenders of Wildlife
Mammals episode two: What to expect from 'The New Wild' episode
Pig-tailed macaques, duelling hippos and roaming buffalo star in episode two of Sir David Attenborough's incredible new wildlife series, Mammals. Find out what else to expect from the episode, plus how to watch it.
Animals beginning with 'U'
From the majestic Umbrellabird to the elusive Uakari monkey, explore the diverse world of wildlife that starts with the letter 'U'