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From adorable badger cubs to an owl hunting at dusk, these photos capture the beauty of British springtime
The stunning springtime images were all taken by members of Young Wildlife Photographers UK.
Scientists are using ingenious space tech to save Earth’s most endangered animals and habitats – from the comfort of a Parisian office
Far above our heads, space technology is supporting conservation in exciting and vital ways, says Simon Ward.
How many species of dinosaurs were there?
We take a look at how many dinosaur species there were - and when they lived
The planet’s ultimate supermom can produce 146 million offspring – squeezing out a fresh egg every few seconds
A sci-fi tale of the queens that ditched males
A fish that's bad at swimming, a bird that doesn't know its own chicks: These are evolution's greatest fails
Animals evolve over time to become perfectly adapted to their environments, right? Well, not always…
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
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.
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
Do animals get Down’s syndrome?
Ever wondered whether other animals (apart from humans) get Down's syndrome? Stuart Blackman takes a look.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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?