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Can a human outrun a crocodile? Just how fast are these deadly reptiles?

Just how fast are crocodiles?
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10 silliest bird names on the planet

4 animals that can cheat death again and again: Meet the creatures that refuse to die...

Do these animals really live forever?
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It looks like a spider and moves like a spider, but this is no spider: it’s an evolutionary nightmare. Watch the deadly killer in action

A flycatcher thinks it's found a spider for lunch – but all is not what it seems...
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‘Tusked’ animal found living at bottom of 5,000m-deep ocean. It was carrying something strange

Scientists say it's the first time this behaviour has ever been seen.
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They're one of the largest animals to have ever lived on Earth – so why do these ocean giants eat such tiny animals?

Despite being some of the largest animals in the ocean (and Earth), whales feast on miniature animals – why?
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"Just 5 berries can kill an adult": Discover the UK's deadliest plants

They may look tasty but looks can be deceiving...
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Why do tigers have stripes?

We take a look at the reasons behind the tiger's iconic stripes
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Bird flight has fascinated humans for thousands of years – and now we know just how they do it: 4 secrets of bird flight you need to know

Birds are the world’s greatest flyers - but how do they do it? 
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Birds

How to identify wildlife

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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Save 30% when you subscribe to BBC Wildlife Magazine, plus receive Simon Barnes’ latest release, Spring is the Only Season
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Plants

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