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Why do badgers have stripes?
A badger's distinctive markings have long puzzled naturalists
Exquisitely preserved animal pulled from ancient swamp in Illinois. Strange dimples on body reveal what killed it
The specimen was found at Mazon Creek fossil beds, a site known for its beautifully preserved animals and plants.
"Its mouth is the size of a garage" – Just why do bowhead whales have such large heads?
Wildlife expert Stuart Blackman explains why bowhead whales have such large heads...
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It looks like a pig – but this is no ordinary pig. It lives 3 miles down in the ocean, crawling along the sea floor using weird, inflatable legs
This strange pink animal roams the deep ocean, feeding on decay and moving with hydraulic “feet.
5 animals that can turn themselves inside out - from reversible anuses to exploding intestines
When it comes to these animals, the natural world proves that internal body parts shouldn't always stay that way...
With a population of 15 million this is the biggest mammal gathering on Earth – and it happens in Texas...
Forget festivals and sporting events, the Bracken Cave bat colony is considered to be the largest gathering of mammals on Earth
Winterwatch 2026: All you need to know about the brand new filming location for the BBC wildlife series
Winterwatch is expected to return in 2026, showing off the most amazing nature and wildlife the UK has to offer – and with a new filming location
These are the world’s smallest (and adorable) bear species – and no, you still can’t cuddle them
Small in size, big in bite. From unusual eating habits to strange behaviours, we explore what makes the world’s smallest bears unique.
There's a weird fish in Washington with a huge hole in its head. Scientists think they've figured out why
Researchers studying rockhead poachers from Deadman Bay think they may have solved the mystery of the fish's odd bowl-shaped head.
See wildlife without distraction: why you should consider solo travel in 2026
Save big on unforgettable trips
Why is a group of crows called a murder?
Wondered why a group of crows earned the rather dark title of 'a murder of crows'? Mike Toms explains how this strange collective noun came about
It once numbered in the millions and even blocked out the sun – so why did the passenger pigeon suddenly become extinct?
All you need to know about the passenger pigeon, including why this once abundant bird went extinct
It might look like a clam, but don’t be fooled – this is no clam. It walks on two legs and tucks its home under its arms wherever it goes
This bizarre sea creature blurs the line between animal and object, strutting across the ocean floor while hiding in plain sight.
Year of the Horse 2026: What does this majestic and powerful creature symbolise in the lunar calendar?
Discover the meaning and history of the horse in ancient Asian culture
“We were literally running for our lives. If one of us had tripped, there’s nothing we would have been able to do.”
Wildlife photographer Axel Gomille on sprinting elephants and collecting movie characters
"With sex sessions lasting up to 14 hours, it’s quite a way to bow out" – discover 11 animals that die during or after sex
It's amazing how many animals actually die as a result of mating. Here are just 11...
Researchers strapped cameras to penguins in Antarctica and followed them into the deep. What they filmed is incredible
Scientists put tiny cameras on penguins’ backs in efforts to gather evidence to support new marine protected areas in Antarctica.
"Out of the hole rushed the biggest spider I had ever seen. We were totally unprepared for the speed and ferocity"
After trekking in the scorching heat, Ben Aldiss came across a giant arachnid lurking in the shadows.
Its body might be a tiny 1cm, but that doesn't stop this deadly predator kill prey up to a metre long and an enormous 355 times its weight
Tough webs and an arsenal of neurotoxins allow small spiders to eat remarkably big snakes.
Watch brutal BBC footage of honeybees killing a humongous Japanese giant hornet in the most horrifying way
These vulnerable bees have been living alongside this seemingly unbeatable prey for millions of years. But they've got a secret weapon.
"Poisoning causes lung collapse, brain haemorrhage and death" – discover the world’s 10 most poisonous, deadliest plants
There is an incredible number of dangerous and deadly plants around the world. here are just 10, including some with the ability to kill
This whopping, record-breaking wasp's nest was 7 metres long – that's bigger than a Cadillac – and found inside a house
The world’s biggest wasp nest is longer than a Cadillac and shaped like a nose
Firestarter: They set the land ablaze from the sky – and then wait for their prey to run
Feathered arsonists spread fire to fill their bellies
It chewed off its entire body, from the neck down... You might think fully-functioning, disembodied heads are the stuff of nightmares – but think again...
Video shows a seaslug chewing off its entire body at the neck