prehistoric wildlife
Fossils guide: how they’re formed, where to find them and whether it’s ok to keep them
Fossils allow us to peer back in time and learn about the prehistoric creatures that once roamed our planet, and how they behaved and interacted with each other.
What is amber and how does it preserve animals and plants for so long?
Amber is fossilised resin that can preserve the structures of small creatures, but, sadly, can’t bring back the dinosaurs.
How to watch Attenborough and the Mammoth Graveyard on BBC One
All you need to know about an exciting new documentary about mammoths, presented by Sir David Attenborough and Professor Ben Garrod.
Should we bring back mammoths from extinction?
Can you bring back a mammoth? Cutting-edge gene-editing technology might make science fiction a reality...
Expert guide to mammoths: all your questions answered
Discover key facts about the different species of mammoth – where they lived, what they ate, and why they went extinct.