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"That’s the length of a double decker bus!" 30ft colossus tops biggest dolphins in the world list
From the mighty orca to the enigmatic Risso’s dolphin, these individuals remind us that the dolphin family is far more diverse - and far more impressive - than we may realise.
Larger and considerably more powerful than humans, they can run at an impressive 50KPH as well as swim & climb trees – so you don't want to mess with them...
Find out all the black bear facts you've always wanted to know, as well as the best places to see black bears in the wild.
David Attenborough narrates ruthless, shocking footage of orcas kidnapping a vulnerable humpback whale calf right under its poor mother's nose...
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Guanaco, gadwall, gila monster... 15 animals beginning with 'G'
Discover 14 animals starting with the letter 'G' but which ones have we forgotten? Let us know...
Why on Earth do animals all look the same when humans all look different?
Wondering why are humans so variable when other species tend to look the same? Stuart Blackman explains
Are humans still evolving? Is this really as good as we get?
It’s often said we’ve transcended our biological constraints and stopped evolving, but that’s simply not true…
"The dreaded call came: a rhino cow was killed for her horns, and her calf was missing..."
In Southern Africa, many wild rhinos, no matter how young, face rhino poaching. Thankfully, there are people doing everything in their power to give them a second chance at life.
Twice the size of the UK – yet 80% of it is a dead zone where almost nothing survives...
Beneath its dolphin-filled surface lies a strange, oxygen-starved world where shipwrecks can last for centuries
Winking, dancing, giving a finger, hailing a cab... 11 hilarious wild animal moments caught on camera
Welcome to our comedy animals gallery...
“We can’t escape.” How Attenborough’s greatest adventure almost never made it to air
Life on Earth changed wildlife TV programming forever and made a star of its presenter – but the story behind the making of the 13-part epic is just as astonishing
Sir David Attenborough – key moments in his record-breaking, decades-long career
To celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday, here are only some of the milestones from his decades-long career.
Which species are named after Sir David Attenborough? And how many of them are there?
Sir David Attenborough has over 50 species named after him, ranging from a prehistoric marine reptile to a native British flower only found in the Brecon Beacons of South Wales.
Drone captures incredible 10-tonne whale rescue in Australia
Watch remarkable footage of rescuers freeing a stranded whale and releasing it back to the ocean.
Giant squid detected in deep-sea canyon off coast of Australia
Scientists have found evidence of giant squid and numerous other rarely seen marine creatures off the coast of Western Australia.
"Females can afford to be choosier in their social relationships because of their higher ranking..."
Find out why females are in charge of the complex social systems of laughing hyenas
What happens when a fly lands on your food? It’s not so much about the fly as where it's been... (poop!)
The time a fly spends stomping around your meal increases the associated health risks, so the natural instinct to swat it away immediately is right on the money.
Sir David Attenborough's 5 must-see magic moments on film
Picking our five greatest moments from David Attenborough's documentaries was no easy task, but we gave it a go - do you agree with our choices?
3 miles down, deep-sea robots discovered an incredibly hostile habitat with scorching 400°C waters, smoking black chimneys and – somehow – life...
The Beebe Vent Field in the Cayman Trough is home to the world’s deepest known hydrothermal vents
Scientists drop recorders into Amazon stream – and catch predators hunting like orcas
Electric eels 'switch off' their electronic pulses to sneak up on prey – a hunting strategy similar to that of orcas using (and not using) echolocation.
Rabbit vs hare: Just what's the difference between these two hopping marvels?
A hare might look very similar to a rabbit, but they are two very different species, with very different social structures. Nicole Wallace takes a look at how they differ
Quokka, quahog, quetzal... 9 amazing animals beginning with 'Q'
From a quail to a quoll, here are nine animals starting with a 'q'
23 extremely rare North Atlantic right whales born off US coast
There are fewer than 400 North Atlantic right whales on the planet, so a strong birthing season gives conservationists hope for the future of the critically endangered species.
"Its nickname is the ‘undertaker bird’, thanks to its hunched posture and huge black wings that resemble an ominous cloak." 8 ugliest animals on the planet...
Are these the ugliest animals in the world? And why do we find some animals ugly and some animals cute?
Scientists attached satellite tags to sharks. What they recorded was unexpected
Researchers from the University of Miami have discovered that tagging sharks can provide insightful climate data
