Mammals
Fascinating facts about our warm blooded friends - the mammals.
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...
Is your cat a killer? Why keeping your cat indoors could save local wildlife
We may love our pets, but the truth is that they can be a real problem for wildlife, says James Fair
A powerful force is pushing lynx to the limit in the high forests of the Southern Rocky Mountains
A new study has revealed that an increase in both the frequency and severity of wildfire – as a result of climate change – could have catastrophic consequences for the big cats.
This big cat skull was found in a cave in Portugal. But all is not as it first seemed…
The almost perfectly preserved skull of the 'leopard of Algar da Manga Larga' was discovered in the early 2000s – now a new study of the specimen reveals it has been hiding a big secret.
From the tiniest and most adorable to the most majestic, here's a group of stunning cat photographs showcasing beautiful species from across the world.
There are around 40 extant species of cat around the globe, ranging from the tiny rusty-spotted cat to the well-known big cats (including tigers, lions, jaguars and leopards).
Why this San Francisco park has suddenly become a hunting ground for meat-eating squirrels
The carnivorous squirrels have been observed hunting, killing and eating California voles at Briones Regional Park in Contra Costa County.
It's slow, covered in algae, likes hanging out upside down and is always smiling - meet the rainforest cutie that is a surprisingly good swimmer
One of the internet’s favourite animals, sloths are native to Central and South America. Learn about them in our expert guide – plus, what happened to the giant sloth.
Researchers just tracked a huge animal through the Peruvian Andes – what they found could be critical
They were particularly interested in what the two-metre-long creature was eating…
What exactly is echolocation and how does it work? The incredible adaptation that allows animals to ‘see’ and communicate in the dark
Discover how animals use echolocation to navigate, hunt, identify other species and avoid obstacles.
From a tender lioness cuddling her cub to a majestic male, king of all he surveys - 13 beautiful lion photographs from the book 'Remembering Lions'
Remembering Lions is the fourth installment in the charity book series by the
Hyena pseudopenis: Just why do female spotted hyenas have a fake penis? Discover the strange benefits it gives them
Did you know some female spotted hyenas have a pseudopenis? Arjun Dheer explains
From a hungry mother and her cubs to a bin-ransacking bear these stunning photos capture Romania's bears adapting to town life after losing their habitat
As their mountainous forest habitat is depleted, Romania’s brown bears increasingly venture into towns and villages looking for food, bringing them in close contact with local people
"His face was partially covered in blood, and I could see the cow lying in front of him" – my close encounter with a snow leopard
Nicola Loweth, Senior Programme Adviser for Asia at WWF-UK shares her experience getting up close to a snow leopard in the Himalayas.
Photographer camps with Arctic polar bears for almost 100 days – what he filmed is extraordinary
Martin Gregus captured rare and beautiful footage of the polar bears rolling in a bed of purple fireweed.
Researchers “amazed” to discover mammal that surfs storms
How new technology is revealing a curious connection between bats and bad weather.
Two lynx caught after illegal release in Scotland – here's what happened
Conservationists condemn illegal release of lynx “in the strongest possible terms”, as the two cats are brought into captivity.
No scrotum, internal testicles and eyes that don't see – meet one of Australia's weirdest - and most elusive - animals
Redundant eyes, backwards pouches and absent scrotums: scientists analyse the genome of the Australian marsupial for the first time and discover the mysteries behind its unusual traits.
From a timid polar bear to a snoozing capybara – 20 adorable baby animals captured on camera
A breathtaking glimpse into the lives of the very youngest members of the world’s most majestic and endangered wild mammals
Donkey vs horse: Discover the key differences between these two equines - and why donkeys aren't just small horses with big ears
Did you know donkeys and horses have evolved from the same ancestor - Dinohippus? But that's where the similarities end as today they are two very different species. Ben Hart from The Donkey Sanctuary takes a look at how they vary
How did the camel get its hump?
Find out why a camel's hump is so useful in the desert.
Meet the world's most confusing animal, the platypus: It's venomous, has an electric organ, glows in the dark and sweats milk...
The animal in question also has a fleshy bill, webbed feet and sharp claws.
5 venomous mammals, including some cuties whose innocent looks hide their deadly streak
Did you know there are some venomous mammals? Here are 5