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Watch hungry gannets performing death-defying, perilous dives at breakneck speeds to catch food – where one small mistake can lead to death
This amazing filming shows the bravery and agility of female gannets
As long as a double bed, these cute and weird barrel-shaped mammals are fast swimmers that use their bizarre snouts like a snorkel
Tapirs are rather unusual-looking mammals, and they are absolutely amazing creatures.
Which animals were the first to lock lips and kiss? Scientists astounded by evidence of kissing long before humans
According to a recent study, our ancestors have been smooching for more than 21 million years…
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Enormous hoard of black dinosaur bones discovered in Transylvania. That's not all that was found
The newly discovered bonebed contained more than 800 vertebrate fossils, belonging to at least 17 species, including dinosaurs, pterosaurs, crocodiles and turtles.
"In our hands now lies not only our own future but that of all other living creatures" - 15 inspiring quotes from Sir David Attenborough
Our favourite quotes from the legendary naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough, as he celebrates his 99th birthday.
Why do some birds’ eggs have patterns?
Many birds' eggs have patterning on them. Mike Toms explains why.
"Each family display loyalty, courage and generosity" – These wild dogs might be branded villains, but what I found in the savannah completely changed my mind
In the jackal’s world, mum and dad stay together for life and their offspring are always eager to help. Patricia Moehlman can’t help but admire these amazing animals.
Polar bear riding enormous frozen whale among National Geographic's best photos of 2025
Six million marauding antelope and a close encounter with a deadly shark also feature in National Geographic's Pictures of the Year.
A new type of lion roar has just been discovered. Here's why that matters
New research reveals lions use two different roars, a discovery that could transform how conservationists monitor and protect threatened populations across Africa.
An animal that can give birth through its back and a creature that can project its ribs through its skin to launch poison: 7 weirdest amphibians on the planet
8 brutal, jaw-dropping great white shark moments captured in photos and film that expose their raw, explosive power and deadly ferocity
Awesome ocean moments reveal the raw power and regal beauty of nature’s most formidable ocean predator
One of the biggest fish ever, this deadly prehistoric killer was the size of a small car, had lethal jaws that resembled a guillotine and the biting power of a T rex
This prehistoric arachnid monster was the size of a house cat with a deadly sting in its tail...
You wouldn't want to come across one of these in the woods
10 weirdest toilet habits in the animal kingdom – including stacking poop, eating it for breakfast and peeing out your mouth
Wild, weird and seriously messy animal bathroom habits
Why are a peacock’s eyespots frozen in place even when the rest of the train ripples and moves? Why does that matter? The secret is hidden in the feathers
The vibrant colours of the male birds’ spectacular display conceal a miracle of engineering.
Why do females often live longer than males?
Female animals tend to live longer their male counterparts, but why?
Who thinks of these? 11 animals with the weirdest, bizarrest names, including chicken turtle, sarcastic fringehead and even a striped pyjama squid
32 staggering crocodile facts: Amazing truths about one of the deadliest – and oldest – predators on the planet, including their rather tender mating strategy...
Do snakes pee? Depends how you define wee...
Reptiles don’t just pee – they crystallise their waste. Here’s what that actually means…
This deadly paradise hosts one of the largest gatherings of the biggest, most brutal marine predators on the planet...
The southern tip of Africa hosts one of the largest gatherings of big marine predators on the planet. Explore the bay where sharks, killer whales, dolphins and seals fight for food , - and supremacy.
Are any snakes poisonous? The answer may surprise you - here's why...
there are only a few poisonous snakes in the world - although there's plenty of venomous
How do frogs breathe – and survive under the ice of frozen ponds?
How do frogs breathe underwater and on land?
Watch dramatic BBC footage shows desperate, ravenous leopard mother risking death for her cubs, high in the treetops
This incredible BBC Earth footage shows the power and agility of the African leopard
10 biggest reptiles on the planet, from giant turtles the size of cars to snakes as long as double decker buses
Explore fascinating facts about the jaw-dropping sizes of these reptilian giants