More than 130 dinosaur footprints discovered on the Isle of Skye have got scientists excited - here's why...
Nature's most bizarre creatures: These are the 10 weirdest mammals on the planet
From egg-laying echidnas to star-nosed moles, the animal kingdom is full of bizarre and fascinating mammals you may not believe exist
These prehistoric terror birds – with 'walking bolt cutters' for beaks – would have petrified early humans
Carnivorous terror birds would have towered over humans and may have torn off flesh using their hooked beaks.
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.
What's the largest snail in the world? One mighty contender is over a metre long and weighs as much as a small child
Ever wondered what the largest snail is? We take a look at the record-breaking answer.
This weird mammal occupies abandoned burrows and has a ‘sixth sense’ – and is best friends with a mongoose
This bizarre-looking member of the pig family stays in all-female communes, and has a surprisingly impressive top speed.
Are blubber and fat the same thing? Why blubber is always fat, but fat isn’t always blubber
We take a look at blubber – what is its purpose and why don't you see any furry marine animals?
What's the most remote place on Earth?
With swathes of rainforests, glaciers and deep oceans to choose from, where is the most remote place in the world?
Awe-inspiring video shows monumental whale leap in Iceland
Humpbacks can jump more than 12 metres into the air – that's higher than the average two-storey house.
Why wildfires are good for wildlife
Wildfires can be an important part of an ecosystem's life cycle
Birds
There are probably more flightless birds than you think – Meet 11 curious - and often weird - land-based avian wonders
There are some birds that can't take to the sky, despite having wings. Discover 10 curious and wonderful birds that have lost the ability to fly
This giant bird was once extinct in the UK but is wading through its wetlands again
As winter rolls into spring, the common crane sings and dances through Britain's wetlands once again, says Mike Dilger.
What's the biggest owl? Here's a clue – it has a colossal 2 metre wingspan
Did you know the largest owl in the world has a wingspan of around two metres?
A deep, resonant call is rising through the reedbeds of Britain
During spring, Britain's loudest bird booms out its mating call – and following a record-breaking year in 2024, it's a sound conservations hope will continue to grow.
US State of the Birds: 2025 report reveals steep and widespread declines
The new report shows that North American bird populations have plummeted by 30 per cent since the 1970s.
Here's why 15 giant birds were just translocated to Patagonia National Park
It's all part of the first international rewilding project to help save Darwin’s rheas in South America.
How to identify wildlife
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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…
Plants
Monkey faces, naked men and swaddled babies: These are the weirdest flowers in the world
Nature has a wild imagination, and nowhere is that more obvious than in the world of flowers. From leaves shaped like lips to enormous flowers that smell of rotting flesh, these are some of the weirdest, most unusual flowers in the world
Are there any black flowers?
Wondering why we don't see black flowers? Phil Gates explains
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.