A team of scientists spent 4 years studying savannah grasses that had been set on fire – and discovered something astonishing
Researchers from the University of Fort Hare wanted to discover the long-term effects frequent wildfires have on burnt grasses
“Hungry giants” filmed exploding out of the ocean in Alaska
A whale watcher enjoyed a surprisingly close encounter when a pod of feeding humpback whales surfaced right next to his boat.
It has bizarre tentacles, oozes black goo and stinks of death – and could be near you right now
The octopus stinkhorn, also known as devil's fingers, is a type of fungus that grows from egg-like spores
Ambush spiders found hiding beneath sand on Californian coast. DNA reveals exactly what they are
The newly identified species is a type of trapdoor spider, which lives in burrows sealed with a hinged door.
10 smallest, tiniest birds in the world – including one that weighs just 1.95g
Birds vary enormously in size and shape. The ostrich can grow up to 9ft tall. But what about at the other end of the spectrum? Here are the world’s 10 very smallest birds.
Antarctic seabirds have an ingenious way of finding prey in the vast and desolate Southern Ocean
Different species flock together, using team work to sense food in the forbidding seascape, a new study finds.
Ancient animal filmed slithering over the seafloor near Komodo island
Captured by a night diver in Indonesia, footage shows the creature swimming slowly through the darkness.
Baboons filmed sharing meat like hunter-gather humans
The footage, captured in Senegal’s Niokolo Koba National Park as part of a study by the German Primate Center, shows Guinea baboons distributing meat in different ways.
Singing lions, posing monkeys and a ‘smoking’ duck: finalists of Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 revealed
Once again, the world’s funniest wildlife photography competition has delivered a spectacular showcase of nature’s most comical moments.
10 deadliest apex predators in the wild: which ruthless mammals are the best – and most brutal – killing machines?
Which dangerous apex predators are the best hunters and which famous predator has to work hardest to get a meal? The answers will surprise you!
Birds
Scientists find 650-year-old sandal in vulture nest deep in Spanish mountains. And that's not all
Centuries-old bearded vulture nests hold troves of historic human artefacts and environmental information, new study finds.
Why are red birds – well – red?
How do some birds get their exotic scarlet plumage?
Meet the world's deadliest-ever eagles, including a 18kg mighty raptor that terrified New Zealanders until its extinction in the 15th century
For a time, humans may have been on the menu for giant, killer eagles that soared over New Zealand, Australia, and Africa.
Ancient bone discovered in New Zealand – and scientists are amazed at what it may belong to
The small foot bone, unearthed in Central Otago, is millions of years old.
It has a spiky blond hair cut and is as tall as a bar stool - but what species is this cutie?
From their breeding colonies to their feeding habits, learn everything you need to know about these adorable creatures.
Watch incredible BBC footage of how tiny birds build spectacular domes – hanging fortresses that are an epic feat of engineering
Just how do southern masked weavers build their incredible nests?
How to identify wildlife
Mink or otter? What's the difference between these two slippery, semiaquatic lookalikes?
How do you tell the difference between otters and mink?
LRPs, PG Tips and Jizz: Cracking the secret language of birders
You’re sitting in a hide and overhear other birders talking. The conversation ranges from ‘LRPs’ and ‘roosting Leos’ and you scratch your chin as you try to decipher their code – welcome to the world of birding jargon.
It's the fastest animal in the world and its deadly claws can catch prey mid-air: Meet one of the world's most incredible birds of prey
Peregrines are the ultimate urban predator. Learn all about them, including how to spot them ‘stooping’ to catch prey
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How to identify mammal skulls - and work out the creature they once belonged to
Skulls can be found virtually anywhere, but skull identification can be difficult. Learn how to identify common mammal skulls in our expert guide.
Toad vs frog: How to tell the difference between a common frog and a common toad
Two of the UK's most familiar and widespread amphibian species are the common frog and the common toad, but do you know how to tell them apart?
Plants
This is the rarest colour in nature – an expert explains why
The natural world is full of colour – but some are more common than others. So what's the rarest hue?
Has nature gone rogue? Discover 10 freaky monstrous plants that think they're animals, from vampires to zombies
Over the course of evolution some plants have developped amazing animal-like traits. Here are 10 of the oddest species
"Just 5 berries can kill an adult": Discover the UK's deadliest plants
They may look tasty but looks can be deceiving...
7 weirdest fungi in the world you (probably) haven't heard of, from the gross-looking bleeding tooth to the creepy dead man's fingers
Fungi can be very strange. Here's our round-up of some of the weirdest fungi on the planet.