Do some people suffer more bug bites than others?
Why do some people suffer more insect bites than others? Stuart Blackman exoplains
The 8 weirdest eyes in the animal kingdom: From creepy to cute, here are the eyes that take ordinary to extraordinary
From chameleons that can see in multiple directions at once to stalk-eye flies, we uncover the secrets behind these extraordinary adaptations and see the world through their unique lenses
How to watch David Attenborough's Asia: don't miss the groundbreaking BBC wildlife series
Don't miss David Attenborough's epic new wildlife series Asia on BBC iPlayer
Aardvark vs anteater: Unravelling the curious differences between these 2 long-nosed oddities
They might look similar but the aardvark and anteater are very different animals. Here we explain how they differ...
Powerful before-and-after photos reveal "haunting" retreat of Arctic glaciers
A new set of photos by Swedish photographer Christian Åslund show just how far the glaciers have retreated over the past century.
Harvard scientists sent two flying robots on a mission – and they've just detected something
The un-piloted aerial vehicles are equipped with sensing modules used to locate very high frequency sounds...
“It underwent what we call miniaturisation”: bizarre new toad with missing body parts discovered in Brazilian rainforest
The newly described species of flea toad, found in the Atlantic Forest of São Paulo state, is the second smallest vertebrate in the world.
Galápagos penguin guide: how to identify, what they eat and how they survive in the heat
Discover their unique characteristics and their role in the Galápagos ecosystem
A prehistoric bone found 20 years ago in a Columbian desert has been hiding a big secret...
The fossil was discovered among the otherworldly sand formations of the Tatacoa Desert.
An army of giant rats are being trained to sniff out animal body parts. Here's why
The African giant pouched rats are being taught to detect elephant ivory, rhino horn and pangolin scales.
Birds
By strapping tiny 'backpacks' on the backs of hummingbirds scientists hope to uncover the secrets of these marvellous mini flyers
As scientists plot to bring back the dodo, Helen Pilcher asks whether we should - and what would happen if we did
Meet the world's deadliest-ever eagles, including a 18kg 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.
Do birds have knees? Why do they look so strange?
Do birds have knees? Why do they look like they are on backwards? Ben Garrod explains
Humboldt penguin guide: where they live, what they eat and how they got their name
Explore the lives of these fascinating creatures...
The UK's best dads and mums in the animal kingdom
The RSPB takes a look at some of the best animal parents in the UK who deserve a medal for their efforts.
How to identify wildlife
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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?
How to identify animal droppings: Our guide to the wildlife poop you might find in your garden or out on a walk
Droppings or scats can tell us a lot about which animals have been visiting our gardens, parks and countryside, including hedgehogs, foxes and badgers. Our expert guide explains how to identify which poos belong to which species. Plus, animal droppings from species from around the world – and fungi and insects you might spot on droppings.
Swift or swallow: what's the difference between these two incredible long-distance migrants?
Know your swallows from your swifts? Tom Hibbert from The Wildlife Trusts takes a look at some of the differences…
Heron vs egret: what's the difference between these two leggy, long-necked, elegant birds?
Know your herons from your egrets? Tom Hibbert from The Wildlife Trusts takes a look at some of the differences…
How to identify wildlife paths and beds
Tall vegetation in midsummer makes it easy to spot the regular paths that wild animals take - and where they rested.
Plants
Forest plants are being driven westwards through Europe at 3.56 kilometres a year – by an ethereal force
A new study has revealed the surprising driving force behind the rapid migration of forest plants through Europe.
7 of the weirdest fungi in the world you (probably) haven't heard of, from the bleeding tooth to dead man's fingers
Fungi can be very strange. Here's our round-up of some of the weirdest fungi on the planet.
13 animals named after celebrities, from pop royalty to kings
One of the benefits of discovering a new species is the opportunity to name it, and many scientists have taken inspiration from popular culture. These are a few of our favourites.
Ghost hunt: astoundingly rare orchid emerges from shadows of British woodland for first time in 15 years
The rarest plant in Britain, the ghost orchid, has been found flowering for the first time since 2009.