Eerie and elusive 'doomsday fish' washes up on beach in Mexico
The rare deep-sea oarfish, nicknamed the 'doomsday fish', is said to be a predictor of earthquakes.
Why an ancient predator found half-buried in the Egyptian desert has got scientists so excited
The skull of a newly discovered apex predator was unearthed at a remote dig site near the River Nile.
"Little is known about their movement in these river systems” – mysterious animal tagged in India for first time ever
Researchers hope the tags will help them learn more about these elusive animals.
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.
Was this man really swallowed by a whale? Experts analysed the video and here’s what they think
Whale experts say the news "is not quite what it seems” as a humpback whale’s throat is no bigger than a human fist.
"Who would have thought it would be so frilly!” See moment a cheeky baby whale sticks its tongue out
The little whale can drink up to 80 litres of its mother's milk every day to grow big and strong – and its tongue helps it do this.
What cranes know about staying warm that’s helping doctors save lives
How do cranes stand in icy water without freezing?
Genetic mutation discovered in rare Italian bears – and it could help save them
Only around 50 critically endangered Apennine brown bears remain in the rugged mountains of central Italy.
4 animals beginning with 'x' including a translucent fish – plus an ancient dog breed
Yes, there are some animals alive today beginning with x. Here are four for starters, plus a dog breed. Can you think of any more?
Could midges hold the answer to painless injections?
Could midges inspire next-generation medical needles?
Birds
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
Head spinner: mind-blowing video shows snowy owl twisting its head almost full circle
Owls can twist their necks up to 270 degrees without damaging blood vessels or breaking tendons – see it in action with this chilling video of a snowy owl in the Arctic.
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.
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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…
Plants
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
10 of the deadliest poisons found in nature – including the most lethal mushroom you might find the woods
The natural world has produced some of the most potent poisons known to science. Here are some of the deadliest to humans
It reeks of rotten flesh, blooms for 24 hours and heats itself up – meet one of the world’s most fascinating plants
The world's smelliest plant draws in thousands of visitors, and often makes global headline news when it blooms