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Diver films strange animal "ballet" in Bali
When they swim together in a close group, striped eel catfish look much more intimidating to potential predators.
"Want to hear a tiger cub roar? It’s unforgettable!” Camera trap captures rare moment in Asian jungle
Tiger populations in Thailand are increasing, giving conservationists hope for the future of the species.
When researchers hid a camera off the coast of South Africa, a "creepy creature" appeared and attacked this shark
Shark “finds out the hard way” why it shouldn’t mess with this bizarre ocean animal.
“A sight few have ever witnessed”: blue whale gathering stuns wildlife watchers in San Diego
Blue whales are the largest animal on the planet but finding them in the vast ocean can take hours of searching.
This adorable baby animal looks like the cutest little alien – you'll never guess what it turns into
Scientists have shared soothing footage of the tiny marine larvae fluttering through the water.
“Life at its most mesmerising”: Sir David Attenborough reveals the natural wonder that took his breath away
When Sir David Attenborough first dived on a coral reef, he was so astonished by the mesmerising spectacle that he forgot to breathe.
Chimp drumming shares properties with human music origins, new study reveals
Chimpanzees are capable of rhythmic drumming and their ‘music’ shares the building blocks of human musicality, say scientists.
Pom pom crabs wear clumps of venomous anemones as gloves – Sir David Attenborough reveals why
Ocean with David Attenborough was released on his 99th birthday to showcase the vital importance of the ocean for all life on Earth – and it includes some remarkable footage.
Crocodile experts just made a huge discovery in the Caribbean Sea
A new DNA study has revealed two previously unknown species of crocodile, both hiding in plain sight on the islands of Cozumel and Banco Chinchorro off the Yucatán Peninsula.
13 amazing images from this year's Environmental Photography Award
Worms violently flushing sand out of their burrows wins top environmental photography prize.
"It gives some hope": new population of near-extinct tiny chameleons discovered in Madagascar
The discovery of the Belalanda chameleons offers "a rare opportunity" to help conserve the species, say researchers.
Sea otters are suddenly flourishing along the Monterey Peninsula – for a surprising reason
The otters appear to be benefiting from the dramatic disappearance of another marine predator.
The mysterious ‘Asian unicorn’ hasn't been seen since 2013 – here's why scientists are desperate to find it
The almost mythical, horned saola has only been sighted a handful of times in the remote highland forests of Vietnam and Laos.
“It was pure chaos!” Diver stumbles across huge tentacled animal in Australia
Underwater videographer shares incredible footage of the moment he discovers an enormous lion's mane jellyfish.
Scientists studied 164 mountain gorillas in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park – here's what they found out about friendship
The research reveals complex positives and negatives of friendship in these critically endangered primates.
When this filmmaker went out to sea in the Philippines, he wasn’t expecting to see this
Boogs Rosales was on a boat at Kimud Shoal dive site just off Malapascua Island when a shark leapt metres out of the water right in front of him.
Camera traps just caught this beaver farting on a quiet riverbank in England
Conservationists had “a good giggle” when the beaver broke wind.
"It's like a renaissance": tooth of enormous ancient predator found on Caribbean roadside
The fossil – which belonged to a crocodile-like carnivore that grew up to six metres long, armed with sharp teeth and bony armour – changes our understanding of the Caribbean's ancient ecosystems, say scientists.
Massive marine sanctuary the size of Yosemite created in the South Atlantic Ocean
Patagonia Azul Provincial Park aims to protect one of the most biodiverse areas of the South Atlantic, home to whales, sea lions and over 50 species of seabirds.
Extremely rare tiger photos captured on epic four-year mission in Sumatran jungle
Wildlife photographer Vladimir Cech Jr's extraordinary images were taken in and around Gunung Leuser National Park in Northern Sumatra.
“A new layer of complexity”: scientists record bioelectrical tree communication during solar eclipse
A new study carried out in Italy's Dolomite Mountains provides further evidence that trees are capable of complex communication, say researchers.
"That moment for me was breathtaking“: extremely rare whale seen in The Bahamas for the first time
There are less than 400 North Atlantic right whales left on the planet and they’ve never been seen in The Bahamas – until now.
Spinning around: This is probably the most joyful, adorable video you'll see all day...
Spinning apes give clues on why humans seek out mind-altering experiences, according to new research
Giant 'phantom' animal filmed swimming over the seafloor in Antarctica
A remotely operated vehicle stumbled across the creature – which can reach lengths of up to 10 metres – on an eight-day expedition near the Bellingshausen Sea off Antarctica.