Mammals
Fascinating facts about our warm blooded friends - the mammals.
The trophic cascade reshaping the great valleys of Yellowstone National Park
A two-decade-long study has revealed remarkable examples of ecological recovery since the reintroduction wolves to the park in the 1990s.
"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.
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.
Which mammal holds its breath the longest? Meet the extreme deep-sea diver that can hold its breath for almost 4 hours
The average human can hold their breath for between 30 to 90 seconds – but what mammal holds its breath for the longest, and for how long?
Battle of the beasts: thrilling footage shows moment two grizzly bears collide in Alaskan wilderness
The two male bears were filmed fighting over a female in Denali National Park and Preserve.
These lions were tracked for eight years through the vast plains of Zambia – now researchers have found something
The study was conducted in Zambia’s Greater Kafue National Park and involved 358 lions.
Rare black wolves caught on trail camera in Polish forest
Experts think the wolves picked up the abnormal appearance from interbreeding with domestic dogs.
We finally know why polar bears don't freeze in Arctic waters
A new study has revealed that polar bears have anti-icing properties in their fur.
How wild is your cat? 6 key behaviours that reveal the wild ancestry of your cat
Watching domestic cats can offer some surprising insights into the lives of their wild relatives. Find out more about the lion in your living room.
How DNA extracted from forest air could help protect one of West Africa's rarest animals
By analysing DNA collected from air and soil samples, scientists can figure out if any of it belongs to the West African chimpanzee, which in turn can help inform conservation efforts.
Which mammal has the biggest litters? Meet the surprisingly small mammal that births plenty of babies
Which mammal has the biggest litter? The answer, as Stuart Blackman explains, may surprise you...
Poo transplants: How koalas led the way in developing innovative (and slightly disgusting) ways to treat digestive problems in humans
How scientists uncovered the connections between these furry foragers and our gut health.
What happened to the remains of the last known thylacine?
The remains of the last known thylacine were thought to be forever lost ...
Raccoons were introduced to Nazi Germany in the 1930s – and have been causing mayhem ever since
The common raccoon has made itself at home in Germany, but attitudes towards these ‘masked bandits’ are polarised, says Katharina Vlaanderen
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.
When three students in California baited their campsite with cat food, an elusive creature crawled out from beneath them
Until now, the species was the only mammal in California that hadn’t been recorded on camera, say the researchers.
What giraffes know about breathing that doctors didn't
This towering creature's unique breathing mechanism has unknowingly inspired recent advancements in critical care
How being stressed helps monkeys in Costa Rica survive severe droughts
In a new study, researchers found that white-faced capuchins who had higher levels of stress hormones in previous droughts were more likely to survive a severe drought.
There's a curious animal in the dark rivers of Brazil that pees on its own head – scientists are trying to figure out why
Botos, also known as Amazon river dolphins, have been observed flipping themselves belly-up and peeing into the air – a behaviour dubbed 'aerial urination'.
Alpha baboons: hormone study reveals surprising costs of being a dominant male
Researchers working with baboons in Kenya wanted to find out where alpha males exert the most energy.
16 wild dog packs were just tracked through the Zambian wilderness - here's why
Scientists used high-frequency accelerometers attached to radio collars to follow the African wild dogs' movements.
Racoons, pigs, rats and cats found in poop of San Francisco's coyotes. Here's why that's important
Researchers say the new findings could help with the protection of native coyote populations while minimising conflicts between people and wildlife.
These 10 utterly gorgeous photos of giant pandas are guaranteed to make you smile
Eating, sleeping, climbing and playing – here are 10 beautiful images of giant pandas doing what they do best.
"My first reaction was disbelief": spotted hyena seen in Egypt for first time in 5,000 years
The hunter-scavenger was seen 500km north of its known range – scientists are trying to figure out what it was doing there...