Mammals
Fascinating facts about our warm blooded friends - the mammals.
9 jaw-dropping lion photos that showcase the raw, brutal power and savage majesty of these deadly apex predators
These incredible images of lions will take your breath away!
Christmas Island shrew lost forever in "one of the most mysterious of extinctions”
Australia’s only shrew has officially been declared extinct, killed off by non-native species introduced by humans.
Meet all 6 species of British deer – including a particularly weird, diminutive deer that barks like a dog and has fangs like a snake
There are six species of British deer, varying in size from the diminutive Muntjac to the Monarch of the Glen, the red deer
Mink or otter? What's the difference between these two slippery, semiaquatic lookalikes?
How do you tell the difference between otters and mink?
Previously feared extinct, this enormous rat - nearly 1 metre long – has been filmed for first time ever
The average house cat might find this mighty rodent rather daunting to tackle
“A magical but terrifying adventure.” This Halloween, head out after dark to glimpse a feared and ghostly creature
As the nights draw in, don't be too keen to shut the curtains – encountering these winged animals can be an awe-inspiring adventure
Rare 'ghost moose' footage shows massive animal wandering through Swedish wilderness
Videos of the white moose show the large mammal foraging for food in the Värmland region of the country.
The vampire that regurgitates its bloody stomach contents to hungry roost-mates to save them from starvation
How vampire bats share their bloody meals to expand their social network.
10 greatest wildlife spectacles on the planet: Where and when Mother Nature puts on her biggest and most spectacular shows
Our top 10 of the largest concentrations of animals on Earth.
“The last thing I expected to find”: scientists stumble upon mysterious marsupials hiding in trees on Australian island
Researchers have discovered that the elusive Kangaroo Island dunnart, previously thought to be a ground dweller, can climb and shelter in trees.
It weighs a mighty 3 tonnes, can run up to a speedy19 mph and is one of the most dangerous animals in the world. Don't get in its way...
The second largest animal on land after the elephant, the Hippopotamus or hippo is a fascinating species which is most powerful – and dangerous in water. Find out more about hippos in our expert guide, including species facts and where to see in the wild.
I finally managed to photograph Africa’s incredible wild dogs. These are my best shots
Rare and elusive, African wild dogs have incredible hunting abilities and display group dynamics we could learn a lot from
There’s a huge and ancient lake in Sri Lanka built by a king, where hundreds of giant beasts gather every year
Hundreds of huge pachyderms gather to feed, drink and socialise during Sri Lanka’s dry season – here's how to see them
Do animals have empathy?
BBC Wildlife writer Henry Gee investigates an enduring wildlife mystery.
They may look cute but don’t be fooled – watch the gut-wrenching moment a prairie dog defends his pups from being devoured by a bullsnake
BBC footage captures the moment a brave black-tailed prairie dog attempts to drive away a large bullsnake
Why do tigers have stripes?
We take a look at the reasons behind the tiger's iconic stripes
They should be enemies… but what these 2 animals do for each other have left experts speechless
Research reveals cross-species co-operation between warthogs and mongooses.
Watch the adorable moment this lost native species is officially restored to UK national park
After a 100-year absence, pine martens are once again exploring the woods of Exmoor National Park
Why the sperm whale's head is built for ramming - and why ramming doesn't give them headaches
Researchers discovered that the sperm whale's head is suited to high-impact clashes.
16 huge animals just turned up on the outskirts of Santiago. Here's why
More than 2m long, 1.3m tall at the shoulder and up to 140kgs in weight, the guanaco is Chile's largest land mammal.
What is Fat Bear Week and why is everyone so obsessed with it?
For one week each September, Alaskan bears battle it out to be crowned the girthiest grizzly – but why?
Lions vs hippo: Watch tense, heart-stopping footage of a hippo running for its life from a pack of hungry lions – will it escape?
Incredible footage captures the moment three fearless juvenile lions launch an attack on a lumbering hippo.
Do lionesses ever have manes, like males?
Here's why, in exceptionally rare cases, a lioness may grow a mane
Nail-biting footage from a hiker captures his close encounter with a powerful grizzly mama bear as it stalks him to protect her cubs
Incredible footage captures the moment a massive mama grizzly bear and her cubs approaches a hiker in Alaska.