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20 of the most epic wildlife photos on Earth revealed
Sun-basking leopards, battling rhinos and playful mountain gorillas all celebrated in the landmark Remembering Wildlife photo contest.
From a 'shrewdness of apes' to a 'bloat of hippopotamuses' here are the weirdest collective nouns
Discover some of the more unusual collective nouns for different groups of animals, from ‘a bloat of hippopotamuses’ to ‘a confusion of wildebeest’.
This fossilised 'hell ant' found in a Brazilian museum has been hiding a mighty secret
Experts say the 113-million-year-old fossil is the oldest ant specimen ever discovered.
David Attenborough narrates amazing BBC underwater footage of the fastest fish in the sea using their 'swords' to 'disarm' their prey
Giant predatory sailfish use their swords to 'disarm' their fish prey rather than to dismember them.
Do seabirds drink saltwater?
We take a look at the drinking habits of seabirds
Curious animal isolated for 40,000 years found living in Rocky Mountains
Researchers think the creature managed to survive in a glacial ‘refuge’, a pocket of land that didn't freeze over during the last ice age.
The incredible fish that scale 120 metre high waterfall rock faces with an astonishing climbing technique – watch amazing video to see how they do it
Did you know fish can climb? Meet the amazing waterfall-climbing goby
Bite marks found on York skeleton provide first evidence of Roman gladiators fighting lions
The skeleton offers the very first physical evidence in Europe of human-animal combat, say researchers.
What actually is the twilight zone? And why is it called that?
You've probably heard of the twilight zone – but what actually is it?
How much wildlife do cats ACTUALLY kill – and should we keep our pet cats indoors?
We may love our pets, but the truth is that they can be a real problem for wildlife, says James Fair
What would happen to the Earth if humans went extinct? Here's what scientists think
Climate change is causing a mass extinction that may eliminate our species. But even if we disappear, Mother Nature would eventually recover, says JV Chamary
Weirdest primates in the world: These are the planet's most peculiar (and most wonderful) primates
From the guttural scream of the howler monkey to the ever-growing rat-like teeth of the aye-aye, the primate world is full of weird and wonderful creatures
Do animals kiss?
Do any animals kiss? Sheena Harvey investigates
Time-lapse camera records elusive tentacled animal 5,000m deep in Atlantic Ocean
The footage gave researchers new insights into a type of deep-sea creature only previously captured through still photography.
Fish can do maths, walk, fly AND pee: 14 fish facts that leave you scratching your head
Think you know fish? Think again. From farting herrons to maths geniuses, these underwater wonders continue to surprise us
How can you spot an ancient woodland?
Naturalist and author Amy-Jane Beer answers your wild question.
“Utterly spectacular”: incredibly rare 'pack ice' killer whale filmed swimming in Antarctic snow
Pack ice killer whales are a unique type of orca that live in Antarctica – and there are fewer than 100 left.
Wild chimps caught boozing on camera for the first time, eating and sharing alcohol-infused fruit
Humans are famously drawn to alcohol for strengthening social bonds and feasting – and now new research shows that our chimpanzee relatives might be seeking it out for similar reasons
These fascinating, bizarre jungle creatures, with eyes as big as saucers, are found on just one island in the Indian Ocean
Endemic to Madagascar, lemurs are a fascinating group of primates which are closely related to lorises and bush babies. They face a range of threats, and 98% are deemed to be endangered. Learn more about these lemurs in our expert guide by the Lemur Conservation Network.
Weirdest plants in the world: Discover 9 of the planet's wackiest flora
Meet some of the weirdest and oddest plants on Earth.
Cordyceps and Orphiocordyceps: the zombie fungi made famous by The Last of Us
Cordyceps and Ophiocordyceps are the stuff of nightmares – if you’re an insect, or if you've played or watched The Last Of Us.
Giraffes only sleep for 30 minutes a night and only drink a couple of times a week? Discover 15 crazy facts about the world's tallest animal
Impress your family and friends with your giraffe knowledge
9 animals that change colour: Discover the creatures that can disappear in plain sight, thanks to their magic powers
From colour-shifting squids to snow-white stoats, these are the awe-inspiring species that can change their appearance and colour
From whale wee to porcupine sprays: 8 fascinating – and weird – facts about animal pee
From chipmunks’ urine disguises to dolphins’ pee arcs, the animal kingdom has some surprisingly creative ways of using – and producing – pee