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Spellbinding footage captures critically endangered whale with her baby off the New England coast
There are around 360 North Atlantic right whales left on the planet, so every calf is precious.
Venomous lionfish are invading the Mediterranean Sea. The rise of these deadly predators has scientists worried
The species’ rapid spread across the Mediterranean, including to habitats previously thought to be unsuitable, could have significant ecological impacts.
Monstrous prehistoric salmon with teeth like warthog tusks once roamed the Pacific Ocean
Palaeontologists believe the teeth of the giant fish – which was almost three metres long – may have been used for fighting and digging nests.
Are insects more active in the day or night? Scientists may finally have the answer
After observing more than three million insects, scientists in Australia have "a definitive answer to the age-old question of whether there are more insects out at night or in the day”. So, which is it?
Sperm whales have been seen pooing on orcas in what scientists think may be a form of 'defensive defecation'
Researchers observed orcas fleeing from sperm whale faeces – but was this ‘defensive defecation' a tactic or just a coincidence?
Lord Voldemort ant discovered in Australian outback
The ghostly new species of ant, named after the Harry Potter villain, was found in the Pilbara region of north-west Australia.
Largest snake to ever live discovered in an Indian mine
Scientists in India have discovered the remains of an ancient snake species which may have reached lengths of up to 15 metres, according to a new study.
"The bait was gone but no culprit inside". Four super-rare quolls caught sneaking around Australian wildlife sanctuary
A cohort of incredibly cute western quolls have been spotted stealing food at Mt Gibson Wildlife Sanctuary, signifying a landmark moment for the species, say ecologists.
Arresting images documenting the resistance against Germany’s open-pit coal mines honoured in World Press Photo Contest
The 2024 World Press Photo Contest global winners have been revealed. Among the photographers celebrated in this year's competition is Daniel Chatard for his project 'No Man's Land': A portfolio recording the resistance against Germany’s open-pit coal mines.
Giant prehistoric ichthyosaur found in UK might be largest marine reptile ever, say scientists
The ocean titan, identified as a new species of giant ichthyosaur, could have been as big as a blue whale.
Fantastical image of slime mould encased in a raindrop among winners in close-up photography challenge
A newt feeding on frogspawn at night, a spying snake and a four-eyed frog also clinch prizes in thought-provoking photography challenge.
Play Wordle the wildlife way with our A-Z of five letter wildlife words! How many more can you add?
Like millions of people around the world, we've caught the Wordle bug! And it got us thinking about wildlife-themed five-letter words ...
Fish are mysteriously spinning in circles and dying in Florida. And scientists don't know why
Experts are getting involved to get to the bottom of the worrying phenomenon that is killing Florida's critically endangered smalltooth sawfish.
1,000 oceanic manta rays seen in the Maldives
Landmark moment as 1,000th individual oceanic manta ray is recorded in Maldivian waters. The Indian Ocean archipelago has the third largest population in the world, after Ecuador and Mexico.
Schools of fish can swim as quietly as individuals. How 'acoustic stealth' could inspire next wave of submarines
The way fish move has a significant impact on how noisy the school is, according to a new study. Engineers say the finding could lead to the development of stealthier underwater vehicles.
This marine worm has eyes 20 times heavier than the rest of its head. Why? Sex, apparently
The eyes of this tiny, transparent bristle worm are so big that its vision is comparable to that of octopuses and mammals. Scientists think it may have something to do with a secret language related to mating...
Europe is dismantling its dams at a record-breaking rate – and it's saving rivers
Positive news for fish and other wildlife as 2023 was another record-breaking year for removing dams, weirs and other river barriers, freeing Europe’s rivers and restoring healthy habitats.
Astonishing deep-sea 'galaxy', underwater mountains and coral gardens discovered off the coast of Chile
The deepest photosynthesising coral in the world and 160 species – at least 50 of which are believed to be new to science – observed during a deep-sea expedition at Chile’s Salas y Gómez Ridge.
Loons in murky water. Why scientists in Wisconsin are worried about this icon of the northern wilderness
Reduced water clarity, caused by climate change, spells trouble for the common loon, according to a new study.
Beavers are saving the 'most photographed village in England'. Here's how
Five years after being released on an estate in Essex, beavers are reducing the risks of both drought and flooding in the nearby village of Finchingfield, suggests a new study.
Australian-born cheetah released in Africa for the first time ever. Watch the heart-warming moment Edie is set free
A cheetah cub from Sydney becomes the first captive-born cheetah to be relocated from Australia to a new life in the wild in Africa.
Trillions of cicadas are about to emerge in the US in rare 'cicada-geddon' event
This spring, in as many as 16 states across the USA, 17- and 13-year cicadas are due to emerge at the same time, something that last occurred in 1803. What will happen?
Watch: 50 rare crocodiles released in Cambodia's tropical Cardamom Mountains
Cambodian conservationists have released 50 captive-bred juvenile Siamese crocodiles at a remote site in Cambodia as part of an ongoing programme to save the species from extinction. Watch the incredible moment the tiny crocs are set free...
Fish Doorbell: The viral livestream that’s saving fish in the Netherlands
A canal lock in the Dutch city of Utrecht has been making a splash with its underwater livestream. But what is the Fish Doorbell and how is it helping local wildlife? Dive in for the full story...