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Experts looked inside the jaws of T. rex – and discovered something human-like about the ‘king of the dinosaurs’
T. rex is one of the most closely studied dinosaur species – but as it turns out, there’s still a lot to learn.
Scientists just photographed a place that's never been seen by humans before. What the images reveal is shocking
During a survey of the Mar del Plata Canyon off the coast of Argentina, deep-sea researchers found dozens of pieces of human rubbish, including food wrappers, a plastic cup and a rubber boot.
London’s Natural History Museum has just reopened a “hidden” gallery closed off since World War II
Objects on display include a hand axe found near a woolly mammoth and a replica jaw of a domesticated Palaeolithic dog
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“Imagine a huge pig with a turtle’s beak and tusks.” New prehistoric species discovered hiding in London’s Natural History Museum
The remains of a prehistoric animal species in London’s Natural History Museum have officially been classified – and it could change the dinosaur timeline
Remote cameras catch chimps teaching youngsters how to use tools to hunt
Captured in Senegal, one video appears to show a chimpanzee showing her daughter how to use a stick to extract ants from a nest.
“With enough food, they will just have more pups.” Coyotes are moving into Seattle – and they're unlikely to leave
New research shows the US city has far higher coyote numbers than in wilder parts of Washington State.
This lake in Canada just vanished. And it's not coming back.
The breakup of the Milne Ice Shelf in the far north of Canada has led to the collapse of a unique Arctic ecosystem.
A tiny object preserved in dinosaur poop may unlock one of palaeontology’s biggest mysteries
The fossilised dinosaur poop was discovered in the USA’s Hell Creek Formation, a known hotspot for prehistoric remains
“This moment was wild.” Astonishing footage shows sharks exploding out of water so fast they land on beach
The incredible footage was captured on a beach in Indonesia where shark finning used to take place – since it stopped, the shark population has made a remarkable comeback.
Jurassic squid-like animal unearthed in Wyoming is “fattest” ever discovered
Cephalopods have been around for over 500 million years, and although the octopus and squid rule today, that wasn’t always the case…
“One of the longest-running cold cases of palaeontology.” Scientists may finally know what created these strange markings
This pattern has been puzzling scientists for centuries – now, new research uncovers part of the mystery.
Drone films "apex predator at full strength” taking down turtle in Australia
The rare sighting is a reminder that sharks aren’t cute – but they’re not monsters either.
Millions-strong cicada swarms may be doomed, say US biologists
The mass emergence of periodical cicadas is one of North America’s most spectacular natural events – but new research suggests changes to habitat and deforestation may spell the end for these remarkable insects.
Far below the Arctic Ocean's frozen surface, this ghostly, eel-like fish swarms around boiling vents
New research highlights a rarely seen species of eelpout that thrives in strange chemosynthetic ecosystems.
"Priceless joy.” North African ostriches return to wild in Niger after 20-year absence
This first reintroduction marks a milestone in efforts to slowly establish a viable wild population in the West African country.
This snake's "outrageous" tail looks exactly like a spider. Scientists just looked inside it and found something odd
Researchers examined the bone structure of the spider-tailed horn viper that lures dinner with an extraordinary flick of its tail.
Rare leopard cat photographed on remote Japanese island. Its "unusual" tail sparked a search for answers
The critically endangered Tsushima leopard cat had an abnormally short tail – a characteristic that had never been recorded in the species before – and researchers wanted to find out why.
Fat Bear Week 2026: dates, voting – and why everyone is so obsessed with it
For one week each September, Alaskan bears battle it out to be crowned the girthiest grizzly – but why?
“I cried with happiness.” Wildlife rescuers release young fur seal back into the wild in Tonga
People from several organisations came together to help the juvenile return to the ocean.
“I repeatedly observed lions tracking hyenas.” GPS collars reveal secrets of fierce carnivore rivalry
A study in Southern Africa has revealed surprising data about how lions and spotted hyenas interact.
“They shunt the toxic burden to their eggs.” Queen bees have a morbid way of protecting themselves against chemicals
In a beehive, it’s all about survival of the fittest – and it turns out the queen bee will go far to ensure she is the healthiest of them all.
“We did not want to see this.” Researchers stunned as predator hiding in plain sight suddenly strikes
All was placid on the ocean floor, when this predator struck in a flash.
Scientists spent 22,000 hours watching black bears hibernating in Virginia. Here's what they learnt
As temperatures rise due to climate change, bears may be more active during times where they were traditionally hibernating – and this change in behaviour could drive bears to seek out food in human-inhabited areas, according to a new study.
“Oh my goodness. I was holding my breath.” Speeding boat nearly collides with humpback whales in Australia
Speeding boats can harm marine animals and cause safety issues for those onboard.
