Publish to Apple News
"The world has used me ill … these men of learning have sucked my brains..."
Despite her incredible discoveries she never received the full recognition she deserved.
Imagine if dinosaurs hadn't gone extinct. Here's what scientists think may have happened next
66 million years ago, a city-sized asteroid hurtled toward Earth – then sailed straight past…
"Mothers are known to eat their own newborn babies..." 11 gruesome, grisly cannibal animals that feast on their own kind – you won't believe number 3
It may seem gruesome, but many animals have been recorded feeding on their own species. Here are 11 cannibalistic animals, including some that might surprise you.
null
undefined
“These tiny worms only sleep for perhaps 12 hours across their lifespan, in naps spaced out across their larval development”
Research has shown that all animals – even those without a nervous system – require some sort of rest. Which of them require the least amount of sleep to function?
10 deadliest, most ruthless, savage primates on the planet – "Their hunting expeditions involve intelligence, cooperation and utterly brutal violence."
From stealthy forest hunters to fiercely territorial fighters, some primates possess a surprisingly deadly edge – combining strength, aggression and unpredictability
Fungi vs plants: what’s the difference?
Fungi were grouped with plants by early taxonomists. While the two kingdoms share some superficial similarities, modern analysis has shown them to be incredibly different.
“I spent five days in hospital after a bite from a monkey you could buy for a child”
A recent law in England aims to tighten standards for keeping primates as pets, but its impact remains uncertain
These colossal spires rise from the Siberian wilderness like skyscrapers. They're filled with dead animals
Reaching heights of up to 200m, these great pinnacles are the remains of an enormous ancient reef belt.
Green anaconda vs yellow anaconda: What's the difference between these two gigantic, deadly snakes?
What exactly is the difference between a green and yellow anaconda?
70 nesting adults per square metre of cliff face – this is probably the highest nesting density of any bird in the world
Early summer is a busy time of year for Britain's seabirds, as they crowd on coastal cliffs and islands to rear their young.
It’s the same size as the city of Amsterdam, has breathtaking waterfalls and contains venomous snakes
Plitvice Lakes National Park is the largest and oldest national park in Croatia
"It moves like a cat, climbs like a primate and is usually found high up in trees." 5 weirdest, bizarrest wild dogs on the planet
Meet 5 dogs that don't follow the rulebook
“Within seconds of our dog’s yelp, we heard the sound of hooves pounding up the trail behind us”
When hiking Colorado’s West Bench Trail, Tim and his wife Alisha were surprised by a charging bull moose
Who was 'Mike the Headless Chicken' – and just how long did he live without a head?
Ellen Husain recounts the story of 'Miracle Mike the Headless Chicken'
Why on Earth are pink lakes pink? The science behind nature's most vibrant waters
Yes some lakes are pink. Here's why
Just why do male animals produce so much sperm when females produce so few eggs?
Stuart Blackman explains why there is so much more sperm than eggs...
“They're equipped with 15cm claws, can run at speeds of 50kph, clear 2m when jumping and deliver a mean kick – just how worried should I be?”
Deep in the heart of a rainforest in Queensland, Stuart Portugal's childhood dream of encountering a cassowary in the wild could become a reality. But despite being one of the world’s tallest species of bird, catching a glimpse of this elusive creature is easier said than done.
Do honey bears actually eat honey – and are they real bears?
We take a look at the diet of honey bears, also known as a Kinkajou
"Known as the Gateway to Hell, where lurid-coloured acid lakes create an eerie, alien world." 10 barren dead zones where nothing survives...
Dead zones are fascinating, often alien places, where nothing or very little lives
"What had she been doing? Her tank mates were two other females, so who (or indeed where) was the daddy?"
When there is a lack of males, female bonnethead sharks can reproduce by themselves
"It's a colossal 3 metres long, weighs 27kg and uses over 100 small, hooked teeth to grab hold of their prey and kill it by constriction
Learn all about the boa constrictor in our expert guide, including where they live and how much they weigh
Coelacanth, chameleon, civet... 19 amazing, incredible animals starting with 'C' including one 'living fossil' that lived alongside the dinosaurs
From camel to cuttlefish, here are 19 animals beginning with the letter 'C'.
Huge size and incredible power of bison revealed in 11 awe-inspiring photos
These images of the American bison show just how enormous and strong this mammal is
The Covid lockdown accidentally created an incredible nature experiment. Here’s why
What is the anthropause?
