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What's the difference between a tiger and a lion? Just how do these majestic big cats differ in size, power –and which is the best hunter?
How the world’s biggest cats really compare
What's the fastest whale in the world? Clue - it can swim at 37kph, despite weighing a hefty 70 tonnes
Furry noses, snow igloos, snow shoes and group hugs: How 10 snow animals outsmart winter
Here are 10 animals that are perfectly adapted to staying warm in the coldest and snowiest of climates
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The animals that cook their prey alive before eating
Are we the only creatures that cook animals?
What's the most common bird of prey in the world?
Have you spotted one of these mesmerising raptors?
Watch nerve-shredding BBC footage of a tiny lion cub in terrifying fall from towering tree as male lions close in. Will it survive?
A desperate climb, a frightening fall and an agonising wait makes for heart-stopping watching
"I was attacked by a swarm of wasps in a bamboo forest in South Korea. I still remember how fast I had to run."
Agorastos Papatsanis on the magic of mushrooms and running from wasps
Why are tropical wild animals so colourful and diverse?
9 smartest killers in the animal kingdom, who rely on intelligence, not just muscle and power, to kill their prey
Here’s our pick of the predators that rely on brain power as much as brute force…
Candy-coloured kingfishers, jewel-encrusted hummingbirds and pheasants in regal hues – discover the 11 most colourful birds
These avian wonders with brilliantly coloured plumage are found across the globe
Reindeer vs deer: what's the difference between a reindeer and a deer? Other than one can fly obviously...
What are reindeer? How do they differ to deer? Lauren Cosson from the Essex Wildlife Trust explains.
"I retreated as fast as I could. It took a few sweat-pouring minutes of bounding over boulders and slipping on scree." Prowling leopard too close for comfort
Josh found himself in a tight spot between a troop of agitated baboons and a prowling leopard
Watch adorable footage of an abandoned baby moon bear trying to climb tree in Hugh Bonneville-narrated TV series
In the new Apple TV series Born to Be Wild, we follow six endangered baby animals – including Sagalee, a moon bear cub
Scientists at the American Museum of Natural History investigated its own archives – and made amazing discoveries
The American Museum of Natural History, in New York, has released a list of 70 species new to science in 2025
Subarctic researchers document “rare” and mysterious behaviour for the first time – and it’s crucial to this predator’s survival
A subartic encounter has left researchers filled with hope
“I ripped off my trousers and stood there screaming.” Wildlife photographer on being accosted by driver ants in Rwanda
Wildlife photographer Derek Nielsen on charming chimps, wise elephants and ants in his pants
10 most beautiful wild dogs on the planet, from the supermodel-legged wolf to tiny, blonde desert fox
Magnificent and handsome four-legged beasts from across the globe
Pole to Pole with Will Smith: All you need to know about the new Nat Geo adventure series
From the icy fields of Antarctica to the depths of the Amazon, Will Smith joins scientists and local experts working on world-leading research
“We can still make a difference.” Apple TV’s new wildlife series follows rare baby animals – and the extraordinary efforts to save them
A new Apple TV series focuses on the hands-on role humans often play in saving endangered animals
This extremely rare starlit frog may be slipping into extinction – are wildlife photographers to blame?
Photography tourists are posing a threat to this star-studded frog as they damage its precious habitat.
Californian researchers are preparing for the return of a parasitic flesh-eating maggot – that has been confirmed in humans
The New World screwworm was eradicated from the US around 60 years ago – but it's now within 70 miles of the Texas border
Forget Love Island: This barren Caribbean rock is the hottest dating spot on Earth for a species on the brink of extinction
A bold Caribbean conservation experiment is playing matchmaker for endangered iguanas – and it's working better than researchers could have hoped
“I was setting up a camera trap when we heard a trumpet. An elephant was charging, flattening every tree in its path.”
Hair-raising adventures with big-cat
lover Sebastian Kennerknecht
It was home to 400 million chattering residents and almost the size of Ireland – and was deep underground
In 1901, an ecologist discovered an enormous animal 'town' in West Texas