It barks like a dog, has razor-sharp teeth and is a horror movie favourite – but is this scary-looking fish just misunderstood?
It's been made famous in horror films for its ferocious nature, but is this creature really that deadly? We find out once and for all.
Rare onagers return to Saudi Arabia after century-long absence
The Persian onager fills the desert niche left by its extinct relative.
Deadly is the female: 11 ferocious female animals that you wouldn't want to mess with
'For the female of the species is more deadly than the male' – here are our top 11 deadliest females that prove just that.
Why The Gambia should be your next birdwatching holiday destination
Diverse landscapes, incredible weather and over 600 species of birds. Read on to discover what makes this West African country ideal for birdwatching trips.
Grassland restoration is delivering peace for humans and wildlife in southern Kenya
Researchers surveyed more than 1,500 households in the Chyulu Hills where 11,000 hectares of grassland have been restored.
Go behind the scenes of Tom Hanks’ new epic, The Americas! Plus, receive your first 6 issues for just £12 when you subscribe today
Go behind the scenes of Tom Hanks’ new epic, The Americas! Plus, receive your first 6 issues for just £12 when you subscribe today
How to watch The Americas: Don't miss the epic Tom Hanks-narrated wildlife series
Don't miss new wildlife series The Americas, narrated by Hollywood favourite Tom Hanks.
"Wildlife thrives with the return of beavers" – UK government gives go ahead for more beavers to be released into the wild
Applications to return Eurasian beavers into river catchments in England will now be accepted, the government has announced. Wildlife groups say it will pave the way for this native species to roam wild in British rivers and lakes once more
How many trees are there in China? Scientists just counted them and here's what they found
The researchers discovered that there are roughly 100 trees for every person living in China.
When scientists dropped a baited camera into Indonesian waters, a haunting predator appeared
The stealth predator was caught on camera just off Kri and Mansuar islands in Raja Ampat.
Birds
What cranes know about staying warm that’s helping doctors save lives
How do cranes stand in icy water without freezing?
Mesmerising murmuration: thousands of knots captured on video at Norfolk beauty spot
A wader 'spectacular' occurs at a well-loved RSPB site in Norfolk each year – here's the resulting footage
Penguin's-eye view: take a bumpy ride into the deep blue with this spellbinding footage from Antarctica
Amazing footage lets people join a Adélie penguin as it glides through the water.
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...
Do pelicans actually push their spiral cords out of their mouths to cool down?
There's been a lot of chatter about pelicans and their spinal cords online – and even though it's not the case, the truth is just as fascinating
This deadly raptor can spot prey over a mile away and swoop in at 100 miles an hour to make its kill
We take a look at one of the world's most majestic birds, the bald eagle
How to identify wildlife
How to identify mammal skulls - and work out the creature they once belonged to
Skulls can be found virtually anywhere, but skull identification can be difficult. Learn how to identify common mammal skulls in our expert guide.
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
How does the deadly Venus flytrap snare – and dissolve – its prey?
Once this plant's trap doors close there's no chance of escape...
Blazing star discovered in cloud forests of Peru
A new and striking species of plant from the blazing star family has been found in the high-altitude forests of the Peruvian Andes, highlighting the powerful role citizen science can play in conservation.
The strange tree whose trunk is a rainbow of colour
Why the eucalyptus tree is a multicoloured piece of art
Which plants existed in prehistoric times?
We know plenty about the dinosaurs that roamed the Earth in prehistoric times. But what do we know about the plants that the herbivores ate? Stuart Blackman explains