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There are probably more flightless birds than you think – Meet 11 curious - and often weird - land-based avian wonders

There are some birds that can't take to the sky, despite having wings. Discover 10 curious and wonderful birds that have lost the ability to fly
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Could a hyena take on a lion? Nail-biting video shows close and fiercely-fought battle between these carnivorous predators

Hyenas are known for their scavenging nature – but could they take on and kill a lion if desperate? Evidence shows it's a fiercely-fought battle.
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Do chimpanzees hold funerals? How chimps mourn their matriarch could provide lessons for human mental health

In a remarkable display of quiet contemplation, chimpanzees challenged our understanding of grief in the animal kingdom and prompted a re-evaluation of the importance of mourning in human societies
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Do animals get Down’s syndrome?

Ever wondered whether other animals (apart from humans) get Down's syndrome? Stuart Blackman takes a look.
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Watch amazing video of a cute leopard cub sussing out a porcupine and testing the sharpness of its quills... Is it worth attacking?

Terminator pigs: These 2-metre-tall prehistoric monsters – with their bone-crushing jaws – were one of the most ferocious predators to have ever lived…

These huge, terrifying, prehistoric pig-like creatures were the t-Rex of their day, says Will Newton
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Deep in the Malaysian forest, I found a prehistoric-looking insect that's left scientists puzzled for hundreds of years

The females also remain forever young – as they stay in a juvenile form – and contain plenty of unpleasant chemicals.
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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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These animals may all be female, but that doesn't stop them enjoying sex – thanks to a bit of role play

Some whiptail species are completely female and have virgin births
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An expedition team were filming in a remote kelp forest in Patagonia when this happened

The divers came face to face with some “curious” creatures in the underwater forest.
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These are the best wildlife documentaries to stream on BBC iPlayer now

The BBC's Natural History Unit has produced captured some of the most dazzling footage of wildlife from around the globe. We've chosen some of the best wildlife documentaries currently available to stream and catch up on BBC iPlayer
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Muscles and guts of prehistoric animal found “preserved in unimaginable detail” in South African mountains

The fossilised remains, unearthed 25 years ago from farmland in the Cederberg Mountains, have only recently been described.
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Scientists film dramatic videos of ambush predators hiding behind sharks to hunt

The extraordinary hunting behaviour was recorded around a small, rocky island in the Mediterranean Sea.
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17 best David Attenborough documentaries to watch and stream: Unmissable wildlife television at your fingertips

Sir David Attenborough has had a career so prolific, presenting and narrating BBC natural history documentaries across decades, that he has undoubtedly reached legendary status. Here we take a look at some of David Attenborough's best documentaries to watch
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This giant bird was once extinct in the UK but is wading through its wetlands again

As winter rolls into spring, the common crane sings and dances through Britain's wetlands once again, says Mike Dilger.
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“Europe seems hellbent on creating the most hostile environment for bears.” Why can't Europeans live with predators?

Mark Carwardine on the rising tide of hostility towards Europe's largest predators.
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Back from brink: 12 rare animals that have made a miraculous comeback from the verge of extinction

Nature has the potential to bounce back – sometimes it just needs a little help. Meet the species that have made spectacular recoveries from the edge of extinction.
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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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In the Amazon, bullet ants deliver agonising pain to boys as young as 12 – here's why. And can Steve Backshall handle the heat?

The bullet ant delivers the most painful sting in the world – so why are they being woven into gloves?
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This strange animal survives winter by stopping its heart for 8 months and 'dying' before leaping back to life in spring

This frog survives winter by spending it frozen solid - literally
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It has 24 eyes and is one of the world's deadliest animals, with a sting so venomous it can kill a human in minutes

This is one animal you should definitely give a wide birth if you see it, says Melissa Hobson
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Explorers stumble across whale carcass at bottom of ocean – what they find feasting on it fills them with awe

Despite its long, drifting journey into the deep ocean, the marine scientists discover that the dead whale still has life to give.
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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 scientists just bred these baby red fish with 'hands' in Tasmania

Researchers hope these adorable babies can bring this rare species back from the edge of extinction.
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