Mammals
Fascinating facts about our warm blooded friends - the mammals.
When 1,500m of fencing was removed from the Trans-Mongolian Railway, a long-lost animal reclaimed its native lands
The khulan, also known as the Asiatic wild ass, has re-established a population east of the Trans-Mongolian Railway after decades of absence.
It weighs as much as a car, can sprint at 30mph, has dinner-plate paws armed with 3in claws – and jaws powerful enough to crush a human skull like an egg
Learn all about one of North America’s most impressive apex predators in our guide to the grizzly bear. Find out some fascinating species facts and discover how to see them in the wild.
Larger and considerably more powerful than humans, they can run at an impressive 50KPH as well as swim & climb trees – so you don't want to mess with them...
Find out all the black bear facts you've always wanted to know, as well as the best places to see black bears in the wild.
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Are humans still evolving? Is this really as good as we get?
It’s often said we’ve transcended our biological constraints and stopped evolving, but that’s simply not true…
"The dreaded call came: a rhino cow was killed for her horns, and her calf was missing..."
In Southern Africa, many wild rhinos, no matter how young, face rhino poaching. Thankfully, there are people doing everything in their power to give them a second chance at life.
Mount Rushmore is a tourist hotspot. But it’s also home to rare and deadly predators
Millions of visitors flock to the memorial each year, while other creatures remain out of sight
‘The leopard was crouched 3m away, its golden eyes locked on mine. What happened next is still a blur’
Be careful when joking about leopards – they may take inspiration, as Elliot Connor found out while on safari
“They make the hardships seem worthwhile.” Researchers spent 33 years trekking through the Costa Rican forest. Here’s why
The social groups of white-faced capuchins are changing – and it could be due to extreme climate events
Which species are named after Sir David Attenborough? And how many of them are there?
Sir David Attenborough has over 50 species named after him, ranging from a prehistoric marine reptile to a native British flower only found in the Brecon Beacons of South Wales.
"Females can afford to be choosier in their social relationships because of their higher ranking..."
Find out why females are in charge of the complex social systems of laughing hyenas
Rabbit vs hare: Just what's the difference between these two hopping marvels?
A hare might look very similar to a rabbit, but they are two very different species, with very different social structures. Nicole Wallace takes a look at how they differ
It might be called a fox and look like a fox, but don't be fooled as this is no fox...
All you ever needed to know about the culpeo fox
Is it an otter or a cat? Long-bodied, short-legged and weasel-headed, this is one of the most bizarre felines on the planet
All you ever needed to know about the jaguarundi
"They can survive up to an hour in the icy water and use razor-sharp protruding teeth to scrape away ice."10 amazing, remarkable Antarctic animals...
Discover the most remarkable, captivating wildlife that thrives in one of the least hospitable places on Earth – Antarctica
Under cover of darkness, a huge animal lumbers up a rocky track before descending into a cave and navigating pitch blackness to reach its prize
When not comes to finding the essential salt they need Savannah elephants have to go on a dangerous journey
“The baby must cling on for dear life.” A monkey troop need to leap into a croc-infested river. What happens next is astonishing
In footage captured for the BBC’s Earth’s Tropical Islands, proboscis monkeys must take a huge leap of faith
10 rarest dogs in the world, many on the brink of extinction, from the beautiful Ethiopian wolf to the bizarre aquatic bush dog...
Meet the planet’s most elusive canids.
"Once an animal puts their head into a snare and moves, it tightens quickly around their body"
“Tightening around this male’s neck, the wire would have caused serious damage and risked infection, had it not been removed.”
"Its vicious-looking, self-sharpening teeth were designed to slice effortlessly through tough meat." 10 deadliest, most ruthless prehistoric cats ever
From tigers to tabbies, today’s cats come in many different shapes, sizes, and temperaments.
Their ancestors were just as diverse, if not more so, says Will Newton. Here are our top 10 prehistoric cats…
"We have watched and waited for this moment." World-first footage shows orangutan using canopy bridge to cross a road in North Sumatra
The orangutan can be seen carefully making his way along the rope structure, which was put up two years ago to provide the large primates with safe passage between forest fragments.
“In the distance, a huge black furball is descending the cliff. Our hearts are screaming.”
In the Colombian Andes, a bear once seen as a troublemaker is quietly winning hearts and minds
Baby elephant suck their trunks, like human babies suck their thumbs. Here's why they do it...
11 spectacular rat facts you (probably) did't know about one of the world's most vilified species. You won't believe number 9...
Despite their slightly bad press, rats are intelligent and fascinating creatures. From their super-sensitive whiskers to their surprising ability to laugh, there's plenty to admire about these impressive animals
"Both are large, heavy, beefy animals with thick skin, pillar-like legs and enormous heads..."
Both are big, intimidating and dangerous at close quarters...
