Mammals
Fascinating facts about our warm blooded friends - the mammals.
Satellites spot gathering of gigantic tusked animals on remote Arctic island. It has never been seen before
The crowd of animals was discovered as part of the Walrus from Space project, which is using satellite imagery to explore what might happen to these huge marine mammals as the climate changes.
This Italian mountain range is home to the world’s only population of these adorable brown bears
An innovative scheme in rugged Italian mountains aims to protect a tiny population of rarely seen brown bears
There's an adorable animal in the Rockies that yells at hikers. Experts are worried its call may be fading
A new study suggests a severe decline in the number of young America pikas in the Rocky Mountains as the climate warms.
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‘I spent 4 days tracking a leopard in Mozambique. It led me to something terrifying.’
Douglas Flynn was tasked with tracking a leopard that walked with lions – with chilling consequences
How and why kangaroos hop: The secrets behind their powerful – and very speedy – bounce...
BBC Wildlife contributor Ben Phillips answers your wild question.
Watch heart-stopping footage of desperate flying foxes dodging deadly, monstrous crocodiles to collect water from a predator-infested river
This incredible BBC Earth footage shows the aerial agility of the mega bat and the ambush tactics of the freshwater crocodile
As long as a double bed and shaped like a barrel, these cute and – quite weird – mammals are fast swimmers that use their bizarre snouts like snorkels
Tapirs are rather unusual-looking mammals, and they are absolutely amazing creatures.
What's the difference between zebras and horses?
They may look similar but zebras and horses are very different species
"Each family display loyalty, courage and generosity" – These wild dogs might be branded villains, but what I found in the savannah completely changed my mind
In the jackal’s world, mum and dad stay together for life and their offspring are always eager to help. Patricia Moehlman can’t help but admire these amazing animals.
A new type of lion roar has just been discovered. Here's why that matters
New research reveals lions use two different roars, a discovery that could transform how conservationists monitor and protect threatened populations across Africa.
Watch dramatic BBC footage shows desperate, ravenous leopard mother risking death for her cubs, high in the treetops
This incredible BBC Earth footage shows the power and agility of the African leopard
"They are designed for ripping apart blubbery seals, so they will make short work of our puny bodies:" The 10 deadliest bears on the planet
It's always good to give bears a wide berth...
These 9 ruthless, brutal cheetah photos reveal the raw power, speed and lethal grace of Africa's fastest cat
A visual journey into the lives of Africa's fastest land predator, from playful cubs learning to hunt to high-speed brutal chases across the savannah
Can this zebra escape a deadly crocodile's jaws? Watch heart-wrenching, tense, BBC footage of a perilous battle at the river’s edge
Zebras must face one of nature’s most dangerous challenges: crossing predator-filled rivers
These impressive mammals can sleep for up to half the year – but somehow don’t get weak or stiff. Here's why...
Just how do bears survive hibernating?
Are humans the only primates that use breasts for show?
Are we the only species impressed by breasts?
Would chimpanzees make good politicians?
Are these the world's best, most outrageous, moustaches? 8 animals with a better facial fuzz than yours
Check out these brilliantly bristly animals that use their moustaches and beards for all manner of tasks, from foraging for food on dark ocean floors to spreading scent to attract mates
David Attenborough narrates astounding BBC footage of a ferocious polar bear launching itself at a trembling terrified seal
This extraordinary BBC Earth footage shows the immense size and lightning-fast reflexes of the Arctic's apex predator, the polar bear
20 meat-eating bats fitted with hi-tech backpacks. Scientists stunned to record them hunting like lions
The winged mammals use a ‘hang-and-wait’ strategy to successfully capture large prey, a new study finds.
It has a creepy stare, prowls the night, taps on trees to find food – and is feared as an omen of death. Is this the weirdest primate on the planet?
What is an aye-aye? Where do they live and what is the point of their strange middle finger? Learn all about them in our expert guide
It's stripy, the size of a house cat, enjoys a good gossip and often start fatal fights with rival gangs...
Our guide to the charismatic banded mongoose
Can any other great apes - other than humans that is - keep secrets?
Is keeping secrets a truly human trait? Stuart Blackman investigates
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