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Is this the world's most gruesome – and unluckiest – death? Ancient human attacked by two deadly predators at once

As far as gruesome, prehistoric deaths go, none are worse than the death experienced by a Homo habilis known as OH 7. 
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Mysterious deep-sea sharks are gathering between Denmark, Sweden and Norway – and we know why

A passage of water in the North Sea known as the Skagerrak is a hotspot for young Greenland sharks, according to a new study. But what are the elusive animals doing there?
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This honking ‘satanic turkey’ has a unicorn-like horn, hollow bones and rustles like bubble wrap

The 'air jousting' avian is famed for its loud calls akin to a rubber foot pump with hiccups
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Built for a life above the waves, this legendary long-distance glider has the world's biggest wingspan and can soar for thousands of kilometres without stopping

Spending most of their lives at sea and covering vast distances, little was known about these elusive seabirds until relatively recently. Find out more about albatrosses in this expert guide from the RSPB, including the threats they face, and their outlook for the future.
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Blind dragon-like creatures found crawling through South Korean caves

Four species of blind cave-dwelling pseudoscorpions with dragon-like jaws have been discovered in South Korea.
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It's 3 metres long, related to elephants and thought to have inspired the mermaid legend

Dugongs are ocean herbivores that have inspired ancient legends. Here we take a look at the fascinating species
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It's the size of a double-decker bus and weighs a mighty 7 tonnes. Meet the ocean giant that cruises - through the oceans

Basking sharks are the second largest shark species in the world. They feed on microscopic animals called zooplankton.
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10 gruesome deaths preserved as fossils: Nature’s most brutal final moments frozen in time

To become a fossil, an animal has to die. However, not all deaths are equal and some are a lot more gruesome than others…
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See the world's most powerful wildlife photos – including a baby macaque dreaming in its mother's arms

This summer, the Eden Project in Cornwall is hosting 100 award-winning images from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition – here are a few of our favourite photos from the exhibition.
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Scientists announce plans to 'resurrect' New Zealand's extinct giant moas

Biosciences company Colossal plans to create animals resembling the giant flightless birds using DNA technology.
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15 weirdest birds on the planet: meet the strangest wonders of the avian world – including one that asks humans for help and another that smells like a cow

There are plenty of contenders for the weirdest bird list from the 'stinky' hoatzin to the strange-looking secretary bird. Here are our favourite weirdest birds
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It's as long as a football goal, has legs as thick as wrists and is able to rip monkeys from branches with deadly talons: Meet the world's most powerful bird

What are harpy eagles? Where do they live and just how big are they? Learn all about this iconic eagle in our expert guide
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Strange bird from New Zealand set for rare breeding event as 'blood' tree fruits

2026 is a mast year for the rimu tree, meaning critically endangered Kākāpo are due to breed. Here's what conservationists – who say it could result in the largest haul of chicks in recent years – are doing to be ready in time.
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Here's how deer meat could save Scotland's elusive capercaillie

In a new study, researchers say that 'diversionary feeding' reduces the chances of these iconic birds' eggs being eaten by predators.
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"Absolutely stunning": astonishing footage shows falcon attacking foxes in Los Angeles

A wildlife photographer has filmed the moment a peregrine falcon fiercely protects her chicks from red foxes.
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