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"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.
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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
“One of the ocean's fastest and most powerful predators.” Photographer witnesses elegant hunter prowling for prey
Marlin migrate long distances across the open ocean and encounters with humans are rare
These tiny birds are doubling in size on remote Scottish islands – and are on their way to “becoming a new species”
Isolated on remote Scottish islands, tiny wrens have recently been discovered to be a fascinating case of island gigantism.
These 14 incredible photos reveal the extraordinary diversity of wildlife in Madagascar
Madagascar is home to an unforgettable cast of wildlife characters.
When a 3,700m mountain collapsed, it created the deepest lake in the US. Here's what lives there now
In the shadow of a long-extinct volcano, Crater Lake’s deep blue waters – and the surrounding forests and meadows – are home to a remarkable cast of wild animals.
10 toilet-dwelling animals – "It was yanking very hard. I felt as though my penis had been severed..."
if answering the call of nature becomes an encounter with nature, remember, the animals are just as surprised to see you as you are them.
"It's the most exotic beverage on the planet and made from beans that have been extracted from animal poop..."
Civet coffee is a delicacy, where coffee beans pass through the gut of a South-East Asian mammal before being turned into a tasty brew. No we are not joking... Stuart Blackman explains all
“These have never been described in sharks.” Experts aimed to study how sharks communicate danger – so turned to a bizarre, flat fish
The study marks the first documented evidence of a "disturbance cue" being used by cartilaginous fish
It spans nearly 5 acres, grows on competitors and has a habit of strangling its host
Seeds of the banyan tree are small and unlikely to survive on the ground – but it’s found a way to thrive anyway.
It's the size of a rat, incredibly cute, yet extremely weird – and can sail through the air on its very own parachute
All you ever needed to know about the sugar glider
Vampires, vaquitas, vervet monkeys – 8 remarkable animals beginning with 'v' including a blood-sucking spider and the world's rarest animal
From the vampire bat to viperfish, here are 8 animals beginning with the letter 'v'
One of England’s oldest trees – which loomed over the Sherwood Forest for over 1,000 years – has died. Here’s why
The tree is perhaps best known for its link to Robin Hood’s story – as legend has it, him and his Merry Men used it as shelter for years.
Do any birds have teeth?
Why don't birds have teeth? And did they ever have teeth? Stuart Blackman explains
Firefly vs glow-worm: what exactly is the difference between these two dazzling creatures?
Wondering what the difference is between glow-worms and fireflies? Here's the answer
"If the ‘gators don’t get you, the algae just might..." 10 most dangerous, deadliest lakes on the planet, including one that turns animals to stone
You wouldn't want to take a dip in any of these deadly lakes...
7 animals that can kill a rhino: They may be fearsome, heavily armoured, and weigh more than 2 tonnes but they aren’t invincible
There aren't many animals brave enough to take on a rhino…
This peculiar rodent is the size of a domestic cat and weirdly covered in bands of deep, rich reds and blues
This giant squirrel is known more for its colour scheme, than its impressive size. Discover the rainbow squirrel
It's almost the same size as Switzerland, home to a 6.5 foot giant, a tiny, very deadly, octopus and is slowly turning the wrong colour...
While the Yellow Sea is a remarkable place for wildlife, the area has become one of the most degraded marine areas on the planet
"Its dorsal fin is lined with venomous spines that deliver instant, intense pain. Any animal on the receiving end – including us – is likely to recoil in agony..."
A freshwater fish with venom that delivers excruciating pain that ‘runs like fire’
"When frozen they have no detectable heartbeat, breathing or brain activity." 10 extraordinary animals that thrive in Earth's harshest conditions, including one that 'dies'
Meet 10 masters of the extreme who can survive the harshest conditions on Earth
