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From adorable badger cubs to an owl hunting at dusk, these photos capture the beauty of British springtime

The stunning springtime images were all taken by members of Young Wildlife Photographers UK.
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Scientists are using ingenious space tech to save Earth’s most endangered animals and habitats – from the comfort of a Parisian office

Far above our heads, space technology is supporting conservation in exciting and vital ways, says Simon Ward.
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How many species of dinosaurs were there?

We take a look at how many dinosaur species there were - and when they lived
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The planet’s ultimate supermom can produce 146 million offspring – squeezing out a fresh egg every few seconds

A sci-fi tale of the queens that ditched males
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A fish that's bad at swimming, a bird that doesn't know its own chicks: These are evolution's greatest fails

Animals evolve over time to become perfectly adapted to their environments, right? Well, not always…
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There are probably more flightless birds than you think – Meet 11 curious - and often weird - land-based avian wonders

There are some birds that can't take to the sky, despite having wings. Discover 10 curious and wonderful birds that have lost the ability to fly
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Could a hyena take on a lion? Nail-biting video shows close and fiercely-fought battle between these carnivorous predators

Hyenas are known for their scavenging nature – but could they take on and kill a lion if desperate? Evidence shows it's a fiercely-fought battle.
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Do chimpanzees hold funerals? How chimps mourn their matriarch could provide lessons for human mental health

In a remarkable display of quiet contemplation, chimpanzees challenged our understanding of grief in the animal kingdom and prompted a re-evaluation of the importance of mourning in human societies
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Do animals get Down’s syndrome?

Ever wondered whether other animals (apart from humans) get Down's syndrome? Stuart Blackman takes a look.
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How to identify wildlife

Go behind the scenes of Tom Hanks’ new epic, The Americas! Plus, receive your first 6 issues for just £12 when you subscribe today

Go behind the scenes of Tom Hanks’ new epic, The Americas! Plus, receive your first 6 issues for just £12 when you subscribe today
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