Birds
"Its talons are as long as a grizzly bear's claws and its legs are as thick as a child's wrist." 10 most formidable, powerful eagles on the planet
It seems incredible, but eagles are astonishingly powerful raptors, and it is no surprise that dozens of countries, including Albania, Egypt and Mexico, either have an eagle on their national flag or as their national symbol.
Adorable image of chick shielding its siblings among winners of Bird Photographer of the Year 2026
These remarkable images show birds from environments all around the world.
"When it hatches, it goes on a bit of a murder spree. Despite being featherless, with its eyes still closed, it chucks the other eggs over the edge"
How on Earth do cuckoos trick mothers into adopting their eggs and raising their young?
Do any animals hold funerals?
Humans are not the only animals that mark death – across the animal kingdom, scientists have documented behaviours that seem remarkably similar to mourning, vigils and even funerals.
How this bird changes colour almost overnight without moulting – the truth is truly remarkable
The male chaffinch has a clever trick for making its plumage seem brighter come spring says Nick Baker
"Once a target is locked, it transitions from a dead standstill into a rapid dive, accelerating dramatically to 60 mph"
Kestrels, a relatively small bird of prey, are on the Amber List of conservation and their numbers are still on the decline
How to identify wildlife
Red squirrel vs grey squirrel: Think you know how they differ? Think again as the differences between these two squirrels will surprise you
We take a look at how the red squirrel differs to its American grey cousin
Brown rat or water vole: How to tell the difference between these two lookalike-rodents
When all you've seen is a flash of brown fur, it can be hard to know whether it was a water vole or rat. Though the two species tend to live in different habitats, there are areas where they overlap, potentially leading to cases of mistaken identity. So how do you tell rats and water voles apart?
Mink or otter? What's the difference between these two slippery, semiaquatic lookalikes?
How do you tell the difference between otters and mink?
LRPs, PG Tips and Jizz: Cracking the secret language of birders
You’re sitting in a hide and overhear other birders talking. The conversation ranges from ‘LRPs’ and ‘roosting Leos’ and you scratch your chin as you try to decipher their code – welcome to the world of birding jargon.
It's the fastest animal in the world and its deadly claws can catch prey mid-air: Meet one of the world's most incredible birds of prey
Peregrines are the ultimate urban predator. Learn all about them, including how to spot them ‘stooping’ to catch prey
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Plants
Why do we grow old and die when some animals barely age and others can live forever?
Why do living things age? Does anything ever truly live forever? Evolutionary biologist and BBC Wildlife columnist JV Chamary explains the process of ageing.
The 300-million-year-old prehistoric plant that can ‘walk’ and jump – and you may have it growing in your garden
It's a gigantic 3 metres tall, reeks of rotten flesh and blooms for just 24 hours every 3 years
The world's smelliest plant draws in thousands of visitors, and often makes global headline news when it blooms
Researchers discover 'devil flower' hidden beneath the forest floor in Thai national park
Thismia daemona spends most of its time beneath the ground feeding on fungi
