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8 astonishing close-up photos of the world’s most beautiful pheasant
Resplendent in red, gold and blue, the male of this spectacular species sports a crest like a barrister’s wig – even if it leaves him with massive blind spots
“Just sat there on deck.” Researchers weren’t expecting to see this onboard when they came back from their dive
The marine scientists were trying to learn more about UK kelp forests when they got a little more than they bargained for
Bum-breathing turtles, two-headed lizards and tree-dwelling kangaroos - meet the 13 weirdest animals in Australia
Australia's oceans, deserts and rainforests are home to some truly weird and wonderful species – here are 13 of the strangest.
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A team of robotics experts analysed this animal’s huge, iconic body part – here’s why
Recent studies of the skin and structure of an elephant's trunk are revealing valuable insights for grasping and tactile sensing in the future of robotics
"Their pincer-like mouth parts inject a venom that paralyses and liquifies their hapless victims." 10 gruesome animals that liquidise their prey before eating
Nature harbours a chilling arsenal of predators that don’t just kill their prey — they dissolve it. These eight grisly creatures turn bodies into broth, transforming their victims into a macabre meal they can simply sip and swallow.
"Armed with up to 60 serrated teeth, it attacks using a devastating 'grip-and-rip' technique." World's 10 deadliest bites that crush, slice or inject their victims
Stuart Blackman takes a look at the animals that can deliver the deadliest of bites
This ruthless spider constructs a trap that catapults prey into its web at astonishing speeds
The ballista spider has taken a liking to one specific species of ant and developed a cunning way of hunting it.
"Banishment is basically a death sentence in the Kalahari. It follows a barrage of physical abuse." Meet the world's most murderous mammal...
They may look cute, but the matriarchal meerkat society is deadly.
It has a cloak, huge eyes and bright blue snot – AND that's only the beginning...
What are vampire squids? Where do they live and why are they called vampire? Stuart Blackman explains all
As long as a Honda Civic, this animal's torpedo-shaped body and powerful tail propel it to a blistering 70 kmh – or even more...
Did you know the fastest shark in the world can reach speeds of 70km per hour? Pretty impressive...
"It's the most sensitive (and weirdest) organ in the animal world and a formidable hunting tool. The animal sweeps it back and forth like a metal detector..."
The freakish, tentacled snout of the star-nosed mole Condylura cristata may look funny, but it’s nothing to laugh at. It could be the most skilled sniffer under the sun – even when underwater.
Australia’s earless dragon is so rare it was thought extinct, until two ecologists got an unexpected surprise...
A Critically Endangered reptile known only to occur in the grasslands around Melbourne has been spotted for the first time in more than 50 years
Scientists studied the laughter of apes – and discovered something incredibly human-like
Sound doesn’t leave a fossil record, making it difficult to trace the origins of song, speech and language – but researchers have found a way.
Watch gobsmacking footage of thousands of dolphins leaping alongside and encircling a boat...
Lots of smaller pods of dolphins all joined together to create a super pod of epic proportions
“The Natural History GCSE is happening!” TV wildlife adventurer on the new UK qualification
The Natural History GCSE will focus on wildlife, the impact of humans on the natural world and biodiversity, plus fieldwork research
It can be observed up to 300 days a year, lasts up to 10 hours and strikes 28 times a minute – and helped Venezuela gain independence
Lake Maracaibo has managed to catch lightning in a bottle – in a way.
The biggest claw on Earth is an enormous 20cm long and shaped like a scythe. What it's used for may surprise you
Bears and tigers have huge claws – but this animal's are far longer.
It looks like rotting foliage, screams when scared and has no eyelids
Meet the satanic leaf-tailed gecko – a master of disguise that blends seamlessly into leaf litter, has devilish horns and a tail that looks disturbingly decomposed.
"Hippos and crocodiles have been known to capsize boats and kill the occupants..." 10 most dangerous, deadliest swamps on the planet
They may look calm, even beautiful –but some of the world’s swamps are among the most dangerous places in the world, from snake-infested wetlands to disease-ridden marshes
"What’s grosser than gross? A parasite that eats your tongue – and then lives in your mouth as your tongue." 7 most disturbing, creepiest parasites in the world...
You might well not want to think too much about some of these...
Watch incredible, close-up footage of three lions setting off on a deadly mission... "Their intent is unmistakable: they are going hunting"
These three lions know exactly what they're after. Coming home, you might say, with breakfast.
It looks like it’s infected with a deadly zombie fungus – but the truth is far more sinister
This spider has developed a remarkable ability to mimic a parasitic fungus.
What is a chicken wishbone – and why on Earth do people fight over it?
Just how useful is a wishbone to a chicken? Find out with our expert guide
Butterfly vs moth: what's the difference between them - AND just how do you tell what you're looking at?
Many people ask what the difference is between butterflies and moths, but the answer is not as straightforward as most would think, says Butterfly Conservation
