BBC Wildlife Magazine
Recent articles by BBC Wildlife Magazine
How deep is the deepest part of the ocean?
What is the deepest part of the ocean – and can anything live in this extreme environment?
Can any animals survive freezing? How some species stay alive despite having a body temperature of zero or below
Ellen Husain takes a look at the animals that can survive freezing
How an electric eel works and the maximum shock it delivers... (you wouldn't want to be be hit by its deadly high-voltage charge)
Did you know electric eels can produce a hefty shock of 600 volts if needed? Matt Doggett take a look at how and why electric eels produce electricity
Which was the smartest dinosaur?
Comparing brain-to-body size ratios can give us an idea of which prehistoric beast was the most clever
Where is Winterwatch 2025 being filmed? A guide to its truly unique location and the extraordinary wildlife found there
This year Winterwatch is being broadcast from RSPB Arne, but where is it and why is it such a special habitat?
What is the smallest owl in the world? Meet a tiny cutie
The world's smallest raptor is by no means the least deadly, despite weighing less than your average tennis ball. Here we introduce the elf owl, the smallest owl in the world
Why are people scared of spiders? The weird reasons they give us nightmares
We take a look at just why people are scared of spiders
Why are pufferfish so deadly poisonous - able to kill a human - and how on earth do they avoid poisoning themselves?
Helen Scales takes a look at the highly poisonous pufferfish
Hyena pseudopenis: Just why do female spotted hyenas have a fake penis? Discover the strange benefits it gives them
Did you know some female spotted hyenas have a pseudopenis? Arjun Dheer explains
Return of the giant: how the Galápagos tortoise is being brought back from extinction
After two decades of preparations, the island of Floreana in the Galápagos is ready to welcome back an iconic tortoise, says Daniel Bennett
Do animals laugh?
Can animals laugh? Sophie Scott takes a look at the evidence
Can anything live on Mars?
We take a closer look at the possibility of microorganisms surviving on the Red Planet
Meet the world's most confusing animal, the platypus: It's venomous, has an electric organ, glows in the dark and sweats milk...
The animal in question also has a fleshy bill, webbed feet and sharp claws.
Just how poisonous is ragwort to horses and livestock? Should it be pulled up?
Ragwort is an important plant for biodiversity, but it’s not popular on farmland. Veterinary surgeon Malcolm Morley explains why the species is poisonous to horses and livestock, and why it needs to be managed
What's the oldest creature on earth?
Which animals have lived on earth the longest? We take a look
Weird flying animals: discover the different species that can take to the sky
From squirrels to frogs, there are many animals that can take to the air to one degree or another.
The UK's most spectacular winter bird flocks
Millions of starlings, tens of thousands of waders, hundreds of pied wagtails - the UK is home to some incredible winter flocks, and we've got everything you need to know to track them down.
Red panda vs giant panda: what's the difference between these adorable, furry animals?
They are both considered cute and fluffy, but the red panda and giant panda are worlds apart when it comes to taxonomy
It stinks of manure, has claws on its wings and eats tree leaves – meet the 'flying cow' of the Amazonian swaps
This avian marvel is also known as the stink bird, the skunk bird and the reptile bird
Fighting snow leopards clinch top spot in the prestigious Nature Photographer of the Year 2024 competition
Migrating wildebeest, a pet tiger and the vibrant colours of an octopus all win prizes in this year's Nature Photographer of the Year.
Why do crabs walk sideways? The surprising reason behind their quirky side-step
Marine biologist Matt Slater explains why walking sideways is the fastest option for crabs
Are any animals bulletproof?
There are some animals, says Ellen Husain, that seem to be able to deflect bullets...
Vampire finch: how this blood-thirsty bird rules the roost on a remote outpost of the Galápagos Islands
The tiny bird lives on Wolf and Darwin Islands, the most far-flung of the Galápagos Islands.
Animals beginning with 'N', including the incredibly cute napu
Discover the wonderful creatures in the animal kingdom, one 'N' at a time.