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Tiny creature with very hairy toes discovered on hillside in Cambodia
Scientists suspect the animal is endemic to this single hill in Cambodia's Battambang Province.
"Time is ticking" for world’s rarest turtle – this new DNA test could help save it from extinction
The portable eDNA test can detect incredibly rare Swinhoe’s softshell turtles in vast bodies of water, say scientists.
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).
What is the smallest owl in the world? Meet a tiny cutie
The world's smallest raptor is by no means the least deadly, despite weighing less than your average tennis ball. Here we introduce the elf owl, the smallest owl in the world
Why scientists extracted blood from eight dogs in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone
The samples, taken from two different dog populations within the radioactive area, were analysed by the geneticists. Here’s what they found…
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.
Why are people scared of spiders? The weird reasons they give us nightmares
We take a look at just why people are scared of spiders
Limbless amphibians, vegetarian piranhas and murderous spiders: 15 weird and wonderful animals discovered in 2024
Natural History Museum scientists described and named nearly 200 new species in 2024. Here are some of the most extraordinary finds...
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…
There are 40,000 spiders in the world - and just one is vegetarian. Weird right? However that's not its only oddity...
Thought all spiders eat meat? Meet the jumping spider on a vegetarian diet
Can any animals survive wildfires?
There might not be any animals that are actually fireproof - but many species have been able to develop skills to help them survive
It swallows prey whole, can reproduce at any time and is named after a Disney character – meet this elusive deep-sea marine animal
This animal's population is also unknown, as specimens are rarely found intact by scientists
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.
Death by sex: 11 animals that die during or after mating
It's amazing how many animals actually die as a result of mating. Here are just 11...
This snorkelling biologist just bumped into something very surprising at a UNESCO World Heritage Site in South Africa
It was a reef manta ray feeding hotspot, discovered 500km further south than the species' known distribution range in the Africa.
Diver films close up of a shark's extraordinarily powerful secret weapon - and it's not its jaw - when hunting prey
Thresher sharks have an unusual way of hunting prey – which means their elongated tails aren’t just for show
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
10 of the world’s most poisonous plants - including the world's deadliest tree, where every part, from the bark to the sap, is highly toxic
There is an incredible number of dangerous and deadly plants around the world. here are just 10, including some with the ability to kill
Why are pufferfish so deadly poisonous - able to kill a human - and how on earth do they avoid poisoning themselves?
Helen Scales takes a look at the highly poisonous pufferfish
'Turtles are the canary in the coalmine for our marine ecosystems' – how ecotourism is protecting wildlife in Florida Keys
Change is afoot in Florida, as ecotourism is being made a priority, says Paul McGuinness
Can any animals mate with two partners at once?
Stuart Blackman discusses multiple partners in mating.
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
Why burrowing desert animals don't inhale sand - like humans would
Just how do burrowing desert animals avoid breathing in sand as they dig? Stuart Blackman explains