Mammals

Fascinating facts about our warm blooded friends - the mammals.

They can't vomit, one is poisonous and another is as heavy as a newborn baby - 11 amazing rat facts you (probably) don't know

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
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It vomits up blood and urinates while feeding so it doesn’t explode – meet this bloodthirsty beast

Lucy Cooke explains how this bloodthirsty bum-biter has a surprisingly strong sisterhood – and why it's essential to their survival.
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One of the world's fiercest warriors, this is a formidable predator with powerful jaws capable of crushing bone

All you need to know about one of the world's most aggressive animals - the wolverine
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Why do cats purr? The fascinating reasons behind the feline purr

Rae Foreman-Worsley from Cats Protection discusses the mystery behind a cat’s purr
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On the brink of extinction: The 11 rarest cats in the world, from the beautiful Arabian leopard to the weird flat-headed cat

There are more wild cats out there than just lions and tigers. Get to know some of the world's most elusive and rarest felines.
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Mysterious tusked animal caught on trail cam in Vietnam forest after decades-long search

The rare creature was seen wandering through Cao Bang province in the north-east of the country.
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The world's smallest leopard is also one of the Earth's rarest cats: Discover the secrets of the beautiful Arabian leopard that's on the edge of extinction

All you need to know about one of the world's rarest cats, the Arabian leopard
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Massive eyes, exceedingly long intestines and a flying cloak – meet the almost unfathomable colugo

This strange creature from the rainforests of Southeast Asia has webbed fingers, extra-sharp claws and can glide up to 150m from tree to tree.
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Crucial and heartwarming: see world’s first-ever wild jaguar translocation in Argentina

The ground-breaking release is part of a wider effort to restore wildlife across Argentina’s threatened Gran Chaco region.
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Incredible grace and power of leaping Arctic fox hunting for prey revealed in beautiful slow-motion video

Watch an Arctic fox go to drastic lengths to catch its prey in the wild in this stunning video
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We already knew chimpanzees were smart – but new research shows their engineering prowess exceeds all imagination

New research shows that chimpanzees are engineers, with an innate comprehension of material properties that help them choose the best tools for the job
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A freakish mole with a star-shaped nose, the world's most poisonous rat and a rainbow-coloured squirrel –meet the weirdest rodents in the world

Not all rodents are rats eating out of rubbish bins – these fascinating creatures from around the world show there's a lot more to rodents than meets the eye, from rainbow squirrels to prairie dogs
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Ghost dog of the Amazon - the mysterious canine so rare it’s almost never seen

For a long time, the short-eared dog was almost a complete enigma to scientists – until a puppy was discovered at a market...
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From rats nearly 1 metre long to ones poisonous enough to kill an elephant, here are the 6 weirdest rats in the world

We see rats in city and country – but elsewhere in the world the rats defy all expectations. Here are some of the biggest, most poisonous, and most surprising species!
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Why do cats have slit-shaped pupils and how high can the best feline high-jumper leap? Here are 19 wild cat facts that will boggle your mind

From cheetahs that can hit 94kmph to snow leopards that wrap their tails like scarves, the world of wild cats is full of unexpected quirks. Here are 10 facts about wild cats you (probably) won't know
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It looks half-zebra, half-giraffe and has a tongue nearly 50cm long. All you need to know about one of the world's weirdest animals

Learn more about these elusive African mammals, which are actually related to giraffes.
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Tiny killers, expert swimmers and the grumpiest cats: These are the weirdest wild cats in the world

From tiny but deadly hunters to grumpy-looking felines, the world is home to some truly bizarre wild cats
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Could the extinct – and very cute – desert rat-kangaroo still be alive? Scientists think there's a chance...

Skull analysis provides new hope that extinct rat-kangaroos may be rediscovered
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Here's what humpbacks taught us about treating human heart conditions

From the depths of the ocean to the forefront of cardiac research, humpback whales are teaching us invaluable lessons about heart function.
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The naked mole rat's superpower: Here's what it reveals about living longer

Discover how the naked mole rat defies aging and disease
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Black leopards are quietly thriving in the British countryside – here’s the whole incredible story

Rick Minter, podcast host and author of Big Cats: Facing Britain's Wild Predators, says that sightings and DNA tests suggest that large cats such as black leopards are quietly naturalising in Britain.
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A cute but deadly mammal in Indonesia is about to be saved from extinction – here’s how it’s being done

The Javan slow loris has suffered a huge population decline in recent years. But conservation efforts are turning the tide for this fascinating animal, says Daniel Allen
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Camera traps reveal formidable animal rampaging through rare monkey puzzle forests in Chile

Researchers say the large invasive mammals pose a threat to endangered monkey puzzle trees, as well as other wildlife in the Patagonian Andes.
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Baby polar bears – this is the cutest wildlife video you'll see today

Heartwarming footage from the Arctic offers a rare glimpse into the early lives of young polar bears, when they are at their most vulnerable.
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