“If I were a vegetable, I would not mess with a pygmy rock-wallaby. They totally have ‘Little Wallaby Syndrome’”

Dwarf rock-wallabies have an incredibly powerful bite compared to their much larger relatives, say scientists in Australia after analysing nearly 400 skulls
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Chimp moms play 'airplanes' with their kids, even when they're tired and hungry

Mamma chimps prioritise playtime with their offspring, even when food is scarce, according to new research.
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Animals beginning with 'U'

From the majestic Umbrellabird to the elusive Uakari monkey, explore the diverse world of wildlife that starts with the letter 'U'
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Mammals episode one: What to expect from the 'Dark' episode

Here's what to expect from episode one of Sir David Attenborough's incredible new wildlife series, Mammals
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Mammals: How to watch Sir David Attenborough's spectacular new wildlife series

In the stunning new series, Sir David Attenborough explores the world of mammals, uncovering the secrets of their success, from the tiny terrestrial Etruscan shrew to the biggest of them all, the blue whale. Find out when and where you can watch Mammals and what to expect from each episode.
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Hammerheads come equipped with underwater metal detectors, and hold their breath to dive to the deep

Scalloped hammerheads captivate the imagination of scientists, conservationists, and nature enthusiasts alike. Here’s why
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"Strange-looking" dwarf deer found hidden in a remote valley in the Andes Mountains

The tiny new deer species, which stands 38cm tall and weighs less than 10kg, was discovered in the Huancabamba Depression, a broad river valley in the Peruvian Andes
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Killer whales are using dramatic hunting techniques to catch large marine animals in California

A subpopulation of transient killer whales has been recorded using specialised techniques to hunt sea lions, seals and whale calves in deep submarine canyons off the coast of California, say scientists
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Giant crocodile ancestor with epic 'suit of armour' identified in Texas

After 30 years hidden away in a Texas university, the fossil of an aetosaur – a heavily armoured ancestor of modern crocodiles – has been identified as a new species, according to a recent study.
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Birds

What is a chicken wishbone?

Just how useful is a wishbone to a chicken? Find out with our expert guide
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“How worried should I be?” A quest through Australia's rainforest in search of the world's most dangerous bird

Deep in the heart of a rainforest in Queensland, Stuart Portugal's childhood dream of encountering a cassowary in the wild could become a reality. But despite being one of the world’s tallest species of bird, catching a glimpse of this elusive creature is easier said than done.
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Songbird slaughter: Almost half a million birds trapped and killed by gangs in Cyprus

Progress to reduce the number of birds illegally killed on the island is at risk if support to tackle criminal gangs isn't maintained, says report.
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Why don't woodpeckers get concussions?

What prevents a woodpecker from experiencing brain damage when relentlessly hammering into a tree?
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Gannet and great skua among UK seabirds devastated by avian flu, finds new report

The impact of bird flu that ripped through the UK's seabird colonies is worse than feared, according to a new RSPB report. But the banning of industrial sandeel fishing offers hope for the long-term future of some threatened species.
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Raptors in freefall: Birds of prey experiencing population collapse across Africa

Rampant development and climate changes are leading to raptors all but disappearing from large areas of the continent, according to new research.
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