"It may sound freaky, but it can actually 'see' with its genitals"
Are these the weirdest genitals ever?
They look like ants, they act like ants– but these destructive, house-wrecking little terrors are no ants
“I nearly lost my dive watch and a glove while ‘holding hands’ with an octopus in this way.”
Conservation photojournalist Justin Gilligan on giant spider crabs and holding hands with an octopus
Inside the world's most otherworldly wildlife destinations
"Death can result very quickly" - Discover the world's 10 most venomous animals
It's not just particular snakes and spiders you have to watch out for! Here are our top ten venomous animals, from surprising sea creatures to primates.
This deadly killer - which looks like it's riding a pale pink magic carpet – likes to paralyse and liquidise its prey
If you're visiting a sandy beach you may like to reflect on something that might be going on below your feet. Lurking behind the veil of wet sand, a killer is on the prowl. A driller-killer, no less. Let me introduce you to the moon snail
It can be up to 5 feet long and hold its breath underwater for an hour – meet one of the ocean’s strangest survivors
Described as “imps of darkness” by naturalist Charles Darwin, marine iguanas are a unique species. Our expert guide by the Galapagos Conservation Trust reveals more about these amazing reptiles.
What can tree rings tell us, apart from a tree's age?
Naturalist and author Amy-Jane Beer sheds light on what tree rings can tell us.
10 astonishing brainless animals that are remarkably clever – proving you don't always need a brain to be smart...
What is cleverness? Do animals need a brain to be clever? Leoma Williams investigates...
Refreezing the Arctic, brightening the clouds so they reflect the sun's rays – the crazy but serious geoengineering ideas that could save our planet
Birds
Were these colourful parrots released into London by rockstar Jimi Hendrix, or on the set of a famous adventure movie?
Noisy flocks of emerald-green birds are becoming an increasingly common sight in the UK, from London's Hyde Park to as far north as Glasgow. Naturalist Mike Dilger tells you everything you've ever wanted know about this exotic non-native bird.
Is this the world's biggest owl gathering? During winter nearly 1,000 owls descend onto a tiny Serbian town centre – and at night it's party time
A huge parliament of long-eared owls has made an unlikely home in a Serbian town square
10 fastest birds of prey in the world – able to reach speeds of almost 200 MPH, these deadly aerial predators strike in a blink of an eye
Able to reach speeds of almost 200 MPH, these aerial predators are nature’s ultimate hunters
Watch agonising BBC footage of baby ostriches making a perilous journey for water and survival in the soaring heat of the Kalahari Desert
Ostrich chicks race against time in the scorching Kalahari, crossing the vast Etosha Salt Pan in search of life-saving water
10 fastest birds on the planet, including one that can cruise at 169kph for hours
From lightning-fast dives to marathon high-speed flight, these are the 10 fastest birds on Eart
The 12 birds of Christmas? Discover the birds hiding in the famous carol and their surprising stories
It’s got doves, hens and, of course, a partridge, but Stephen Moss explores how a much-loved carol may be all about birds, plus why the robin rules Christmas.
How to identify wildlife
Red squirrel vs grey squirrel: Think you know how they differ? Think again as the differences between these two squirrels will surprise you
We take a look at how the red squirrel differs to its American grey cousin
Brown rat or water vole: How to tell the difference between these two lookalike-rodents
When all you've seen is a flash of brown fur, it can be hard to know whether it was a water vole or rat. Though the two species tend to live in different habitats, there are areas where they overlap, potentially leading to cases of mistaken identity. So how do you tell rats and water voles apart?
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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Plants
It may look like ice – but don't be fooled for this is a rare and alive eerie woodland phenomenon that even astounds the experts...
Nick Baker takes a look at the weird phenomenon that produces hair ice, a rare winter wonder formed by a bit of alchemy magic
On the brink of disappearing forever: Kew Gardens reveal the world’s rarest, most threatened plants
We take a look at 10 rare plants on the brink of extinction (or already extinct) in the wild, with the experts at Kew Gardens
10 animal killer plants that trap and devour their prey
Not all carnivores have teeth… Read on to learn about 10 ingenious - and deadly - meat-eating carnivorous plants.
Nature’s hidden miracle workers: 7 ecosystem engineers quietly transforming the planet
From beavers to parrotfish, ecosystem engineers have a profound impact on their surrounding ecosystem and the other wildlife within it.