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Crocodile experts just made a huge discovery in the Caribbean Sea
A new DNA study has revealed two previously unknown species of crocodile, both hiding in plain sight on the islands of Cozumel and Banco Chinchorro off the Yucatán Peninsula.
13 amazing images from this year's Environmental Photography Award
Worms violently flushing sand out of their burrows wins top environmental photography prize.
"It gives some hope": new population of near-extinct tiny chameleons discovered in Madagascar
The discovery of the Belalanda chameleons offers "a rare opportunity" to help conserve the species, say researchers.
Sea otters are suddenly flourishing along the Monterey Peninsula – for a surprising reason
The otters appear to be benefiting from the dramatic disappearance of another marine predator.
The mysterious ‘Asian unicorn’ hasn't been seen since 2013 – here's why scientists are desperate to find it
The almost mythical, horned saola has only been sighted a handful of times in the remote highland forests of Vietnam and Laos.
“It was pure chaos!” Diver stumbles across huge tentacled animal in Australia
Underwater videographer shares incredible footage of the moment he discovers an enormous lion's mane jellyfish.
Scientists studied 164 mountain gorillas in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park – here's what they found out about friendship
The research reveals complex positives and negatives of friendship in these critically endangered primates.
When this filmmaker went out to sea in the Philippines, he wasn’t expecting to see this
Boogs Rosales was on a boat at Kimud Shoal dive site just off Malapascua Island when a shark leapt metres out of the water right in front of him.
Camera traps just caught this beaver farting on a quiet riverbank in England
Conservationists had “a good giggle” when the beaver broke wind.
"It's like a renaissance": tooth of enormous ancient predator found on Caribbean roadside
The fossil – which belonged to a crocodile-like carnivore that grew up to six metres long, armed with sharp teeth and bony armour – changes our understanding of the Caribbean's ancient ecosystems, say scientists.
Massive marine sanctuary the size of Yosemite created in the South Atlantic Ocean
Patagonia Azul Provincial Park aims to protect one of the most biodiverse areas of the South Atlantic, home to whales, sea lions and over 50 species of seabirds.
Extremely rare tiger photos captured on epic four-year mission in Sumatran jungle
Wildlife photographer Vladimir Cech Jr's extraordinary images were taken in and around Gunung Leuser National Park in Northern Sumatra.
“A new layer of complexity”: scientists record bioelectrical tree communication during solar eclipse
A new study carried out in Italy's Dolomite Mountains provides further evidence that trees are capable of complex communication, say researchers.
"That moment for me was breathtaking“: extremely rare whale seen in The Bahamas for the first time
There are less than 400 North Atlantic right whales left on the planet and they’ve never been seen in The Bahamas – until now.
Spinning around: This is probably the most joyful, adorable video you'll see all day...
Spinning apes give clues on why humans seek out mind-altering experiences, according to new research
Giant 'phantom' animal filmed swimming over the seafloor in Antarctica
A remotely operated vehicle stumbled across the creature – which can reach lengths of up to 10 metres – on an eight-day expedition near the Bellingshausen Sea off Antarctica.
"Extremely rare event": why an ancient bone found at Dinosaur Cove in Australia has got evolution scientists so excited
The small bone was discovered 30 years ago, but it wasn't until now that its significance was fully understood.
Scientists just solved one of Yellowstone’s greatest animal mysteries
For two decades, researchers have been trying to work out how a remarkable animal can survive among the scalding thermal springs of Yellowstone National Park. Now they finally know.
Huge outcry as Australia shoots 700 koalas from helicopters
The cull took place following a large bush fire that destroyed thousands of hectares of habitat in Budj Bim National Park, Victoria.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"I thought, what's that?" Hiker makes extraordinary discovery in Sequoia National Park
Ecologist Professor Hugh Safford was walking in California's High Sierra when he stumbled across a truly unlikely thing.