"Our hearts stopped": scientists unearth 150-million-year-old animals in Germany. Post-mortem reveals violent thing that killed them
Analysis of two exquisitely preserved baby pterosaurs fossils shows both animals had a broken wing when they died.
'Ghost sharks' are lurking off the coast of Washington – and they have teeth growing out of their foreheads
Researchers have discovered that the bizarre-looking spotted ratfish has a row of real teeth between its eyes.
From parasitic worms that attack their hosts with pinpoint accuracy to a sheepdog that walked over 230 miles home – these are nature's best navigators
Discover the animals that have an exceptional ability to navigate their way around the world
How to grow an oak tree in a vase
Tiger bones, civet poo coffee, crocodile skin – Discover 10 wild animals you didn’t know were farmed, and the goods they're farmed for...
When it comes to farm animals tigers, crocodiles and rhinos might not be the first creatures you think of - but they are farmed nonetheless...
Researchers discover 'ghost' hiding in Australian caves. Here's what's going on
After analysing a series of fossils found in caves across southern Australia, scientists say they have identified a new species of extinct marsupial.
There's a bird in Africa that kills nestlings and then throws them out of trees – and researchers have no idea why
Sociable weavers have been observed killing unrelated birds before tossing them out of their huge nests. Scientists are trying to figure out what's going on.
Is this ordinary plant a secret, yet deadly, meat eater?
The thistle that has a taste for meat
In 2020, humans suddenly vanished from a popular bay in Hawai‘i. What happened next was remarkable
A seven-month break from tourism transformed Hawai‘i’s Hanauma Bay into a haven for wildlife, new study reveals.
This bizarre ocean creature has 8 legs, looks like an alien and sucks up and spits out its prey after taking a tasty bite
Sea spiders are strange creatures, and the gangly lancer sea spider is one of the strangest of all
Birds
“They produce 7 tonnes of guano – nightly”: Romans in biohazard suits are facing a relentless rain of oily poop. Here’s what’s going on
Millions of starlings descend upon Rome every year, creating spectacular murmurations – and a mess
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.
272 mysterious plains-wanderers found in Australian desert. Here's why the discovery is so incredible
Researchers discovered the hidden population of elusive animals in an unexpected shrubland area in South Australia.
What is the most intelligent bird?
How do we really know these birds are intelligent?
When researchers strapped tiny cameras to 15 ocean birds in Japan, they made an unexpected discovery
New research has revealed that streaked shearwaters poop mid-flight every 4-10 minutes, potentially delivering vital nutrients to marine life far from shore.
131 feral cats removed from remote Japanese islands – then something exceptional happens
Since the trapping and removal of cats from Japan's Ogasawara Islands, a native animal has recovered from the brink of extinction.
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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How to identify mammal skulls - and work out the creature they once belonged to
Skulls can be found virtually anywhere, but skull identification can be difficult. Learn how to identify common mammal skulls in our expert guide.
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…
Plants
10 dangerous, criminal weeds that could land you in legal trouble and having to pay a hefty fine if they're on your land
We take a look at some dangerous weeds that could cost your pocket
A tree that grows underneath the ground? Discover the trees that grow trunks, fruit and even flowers below the earth
Whether for wildfire dodging or sucking up moisture, growing underground is a clever tactic for trees in remote savannahs and sandy environments.
The weird fungus that turns animals into zombies and kills them precisely at sunset
It's like something out of a horror movie...
10 desert plants that thrive in hostile and inhospitable conditions – often in extreme temperatures
Deserts are home to some of the most extraordinary plants on Earth. Here are our top 10 species, from Antarctica flowers to delicious date palms