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It's an unforgiving, harsh, remote arid landscape the size of Texas that receives just a few millimetres of rain a year - yet remarkably some wild animals live here...
Harsh, remote and hauntingly beautiful, the Empty Quarter stretches across the Arabian Peninsula in a vast, shifting expanse of dunes and silence
Adorable footage shows giant panda chomping on bamboo in Chinese mountains
These characterful animals can consume several kilos of the plant every hour.
Why do some animals find poop so tasty?
It might not be our choice of a tasty snack but for some animals it is as good as chocolate
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This baby elephant taking its first trembling steps is the cutest thing you’ll see today
Baby elephants learn to walk within the first hour of their life. If they didn’t, they might not survive.
10 animals that can kill a lion: Which animals are brave enough to take on the King of the Beasts?
Although they are apex predators, lions do face threats from other animals. Here are 10 that are capable of killing lions.
"A young chimp wants to be accepted into an elite group, but to do so, he must show his strength in the most brutal way" Watch 8 greatest fights in the animal kingdom
In the wild, survival often hinges on strength, strategy and sheer willpower. In this captivating BBC Earth footage, David Attenborough takes us into the heart of nature's fiercest battles
Filmmakers released a robotic orangutan into the Borneo rainforest. What it captured was astonishing
A robotic orangutan was able to film incredible, human-like behaviour for the BBC TV series Spy in the Wild
“That is mind-blowing!” Deadly 60 is back – everything you need to know about Steve Backshall’s wildlife TV show
Steve Backshall is back for a new series of Deadly 60 – here’s what to expect
Who was Biruté Galdikas? We explore the life of the primatologist – and reveal why she was known as one of the ‘Trimates’
Primatologist and conservationist Biruté Galdikas changed the way we see orangutans – we take a look at her legacy
‘I braved the vast forests of Finland to track an elusive predator. I’ve never seen anything so awesome.’
Deep in the forests of Finland, the lynx leads a secretive life, so elusive that it rarely
give up its secrets
There's a tropical island in the middle of the Panama Canal that's home to a bright pink animal with an astonishing trick
Researchers on Barro Colorado Island say the animal changes colour from pink to green. And they think they know why
"Exceptional discovery." Animals thought extinct for 6,000 years found alive in Indonesian rainforest
Two marsupial species previously only known from the fossil record have been rediscovered in New Guinea.
“It’s a bit like sea turtle forensics." Scientists looked inside 24 turtles – and uncovered secrets from the past
Sea turtle shells are helping researchers learn more about major environmental changes in the ocean's past.
Staggering drone images show three colossal 'whales' rising from a forest in Thailand
Few rock formations on the planet are quite as surreal as Thailand's Hin Sam Wan – or Three Whale Rock.
Strange organism that looks like a tongue found in English woodland. It has never been seen before in the UK
The rare blue-based earthtongue fungus was discovered at Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve in West Sussex.
“They bore the marks of an attack, including rib fractures, internal haemorrhages and specific teeth marks.” 5 animals that kill excessively – seemingly just for fun
Some animals have been observed to kill prey but not eat it – which is known as surplus killing. Meet the creatures that take part in it
"They can stand up to 9 feet tall and weigh over a whopping 24 stone." 11 bonkers, rule-breaking birds that can't fly
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
Scientists took soil samples from a forest and tested them for microplastics. What they found was disturbing
Researchers have discovered that tiny bits of plastic are raining down onto forests – embedding themselves within the ecosystem
David Attenborough turns his attention to Britain’s backyards and the spectacular wildlife found there in new BBC TV series
In an upcoming TV series for the BBC, David Attenborough is looking at the incredible wildlife found across Britain’s gardens
Scientists tracked 39 polar bears and 26 seals through the Arctic wilderness. What they discovered is important
The researchers wanted to learn more about how climate change is reshaping Arctic food webs.
Biologists stuck a camera on a sea turtle – and it filmed this
TurtleCams are helping marine researchers learn more about the lives of sea turtles as they cruise through our seas.
'As we approached the overhang, we spotted it – a bizarre creature with a fleshy beard lurking in the shadows'
Wobbegong sharks are ambush predators, hiding in reefs waiting for their prey to swim close enough. But they're very hard to find, says Melissa Hobson, who was lucky enough to spot one on a recent dive in Indonesia.
"Their real super-power is their ability to shoot blood from their eyes." The 23 weirdest, strangest animals on the planet - including the striped pyjama squid
Often it is the cute and cuddly animals that get the most attention, but let's spare some time and love for the freaks and oddballs of the natural world! Meet our 18 weirdest animals
Snoozing polar bears among 5 stunning images from Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People’s Choice Award winners announced, featuring sleepy polar bears, graceful flamingos and a very playful lynx.
