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Are there any black flowers?
Wondering why we don't see black flowers? Phil Gates explains
It looks half-zebra, half-giraffe and has a tongue nearly 50cm long. All you need to know about one of the world's weirdest animals
Learn more about these elusive African mammals, which are actually related to giraffes.
Where is Greenland?
Greenland has an Arctic climate – but could you pick it out on a map? Test your knowledge and find out where it is exactly.
Tiny killers, expert swimmers and the grumpiest cats: These are the weirdest wild cats in the world
From tiny but deadly hunters to grumpy-looking felines, the world is home to some truly bizarre wild cats
Could the extinct – and very cute – desert rat-kangaroo still be alive? Scientists think there's a chance...
Skull analysis provides new hope that extinct rat-kangaroos may be rediscovered
“Hunts up and down the country will be sticking two fingers up at the law” – Mark Cawardine on the UK’s fox hunts
It's been over 20 years since The Hunting Act banned hunting wild mammals in England and Wales – but evidence suggests that fox hunting never stopped.
This prehistoric monster is the largest dog that ever lived and was able to crush bone with its deadly teeth – but was wiped out by cats
Similar in size to the fictional dire wolves from George R. R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones, Epicyon is widely considered the biggest canid of all time…
Here's what humpbacks taught us about treating human heart conditions
From the depths of the ocean to the forefront of cardiac research, humpback whales are teaching us invaluable lessons about heart function.
Do animals enjoy sex? These are the species seeking pleasure as well as procreation
Humans and some animal species are known to get pleasure from the act of sex, but do other animals orgasm, masturbate and enjoy sex in the same way?
This innocent-looking insect delivers the most painful sting in the world and can leave you in agony for 24 hours or more
It may only be 2.5cm but it sure packs a punch. Here's all you need to know about bullet ants
The naked mole rat's superpower: Here's what it reveals about living longer
Discover how the naked mole rat defies aging and disease
Meet the skeleton-eating bird that dyes itself the colour of blood
Bearded vultures, also known as lammergeiers, turn their feathers red on purpose - experts have several theories why.
How do animals smell? The difference between taste and smell and whether fish can smell underwater
A good sense of smell is essential for animals to survive and reproduce. But have you ever wondered how it works? Evolutionary biologist JV Chamary explains all.
Blue-lined octopuses inject paralysing venom to avoid becoming after-sex snack, study shows
For blue-lined octopus, mating is a dangerous game. That’s why males inject females with venom before sex, according to a new study.
When this deep-sea shark emerged from the shadows in the Caribbean Sea, it had an unexpected fright
The primitive shark species was filmed in the deep waters around the Cayman Islands in the western Caribbean Sea.
Black leopards are quietly thriving in the British countryside – here’s the whole incredible story
Rick Minter, podcast host and author of Big Cats: Facing Britain's Wild Predators, says that sightings and DNA tests suggest that large cats such as black leopards are quietly naturalising in Britain.
Hawk Mountain: how a deadly hunting ground in the Appalachian range became a sanctuary for raptors
Every year, thousands of eagles, falcons and kestrels soar past this great mountain ridge in Pennsylvania – here's the story of how it became the world’s first raptor sanctuary.
Unusual animal mating rituals: These courtship dances aren't what you'd expect
Courtship in the animal kingdom takes all forms. Here are some of the more unusual mating rituals, from birds and snakes to slugs and insects.
With lethal blades instead of teeth this prehistoric super predator could have had the deadliest bite ever known
A cute but deadly mammal in Indonesia is about to be saved from extinction – here’s how it’s being done
The Javan slow loris has suffered a huge population decline in recent years. But conservation efforts are turning the tide for this fascinating animal, says Daniel Allen
Camera traps reveal formidable animal rampaging through rare monkey puzzle forests in Chile
Researchers say the large invasive mammals pose a threat to endangered monkey puzzle trees, as well as other wildlife in the Patagonian Andes.
Earth's oldest meteorite crater discovered in Australian outback – here's what scientists found inside it
Researchers say the 3.47-billion-year-old impact crater could help explain how life on Earth began.
Living fossils: Discover 10 ancient animals with prehistoric roots that are still alive today
eet the ‘living fossils’ that look just like their ancient ancestors and give us an idea of what life on Earth may have been like millions of years ago…
Researchers stuck a camera on a baby whale in Hawai'i – they were never expecting to see this
Tags often record things such as sound and temperature, but this one captured something surprising...