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The vampire that regurgitates its bloody stomach contents to hungry roost-mates to save them from starvation
How vampire bats share their bloody meals to expand their social network.
100-year-old mystery of Wyoming’s duck-billed dinosaur ‘mummies’ finally solved
A new study has revealed the exceptionally preserved skin, spikes and hooves of Wyoming’s famous duck-billed dinosaur ‘mummies’ aren’t fossilised flesh, but rather clay moulds formed by microorganisms during decay.
Underwater robot embarks on "historic mission" to circumnavigate globe. What it finds could be crucial
The subsea glider is sailing around the world to collect important ocean data that could help refine long-term climate projections, say researchers.
“The last thing I expected to find”: scientists stumble upon mysterious marsupials hiding in trees on Australian island
Researchers have discovered that the elusive Kangaroo Island dunnart, previously thought to be a ground dweller, can climb and shelter in trees.
Small birds are following fire in Yellowstone, Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks. Here's why
Western tanagers, hermit warblers and mountain chickadees all benefit from fire in the California's protected landscapes, new study finds.
Heaviest jellyfish on Earth filmed off Washington coast
The lion's mane jellyfish has an estimated maximum weight of more than 1,000kg. This videographer found one on a night dive in the Salish Sea.
How to win Wildlife Photographer of the Year – expert advice from the Chair of the Jury
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 is now open for entries – Chair of the Jury Kathy Moran reveals what makes an entry catch the eye.
Night diver has "shock of lifetime" as immense animal swims out of darkness in Australia
While trying to capture a male weedy seadragon protecting his eggs, this photographer was surprised when an enormous creature appeared behind it.
“One of the ocean’s best kept secrets”: adorable pygmy seahorse filmed hiding in coral reef
A diver in the Philippines caught a rare glimpse of a pygmy seahorse sheltering among the coral.
"We believe this is the first time it has been attempted." Why scientists plan to freeze butterfly eggs in -196C liquid nitrogen
Researchers want to use a technique known as cryopreservation to boost numbers of one of Britain's rarest butterflies.
‘Tusked’ animal found living at bottom of 5,000m-deep ocean. It was carrying something strange
Scientists say it's the first time this behaviour has ever been seen.
Iguana filmed “blowing snot rockets" in Galápagos
Unlike other lizards, marine iguanas can forage at sea – and have a clever strategy to get rid of the excess salt from their diet.
Diver finds colossal animal skeleton off Australian coast. We know what killed it
The gigantic creature was discovered on the seabed in a remote part of Western Australia.
When researchers tracked 24 giant manta rays into the deep, they discovered an amazing new behaviour
Scientists now think that oceanic manta rays dive hundreds of metres below the surface to get their bearings.
Remember the Chicago Rat Hole, found on a city sidewalk? Turns out it wasn't a rat after all...
First-ever scientific study of the famous animal-shaped hole reveals likely culprit.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 winners revealed
White wolves, towering giraffes and a prowling hyena all feature in this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Explorers drop 6 miles into Japan's deepest abyss, then 29,556 bizarre organisms emerge from the darkness
The crewed submersible visited three underwater trenches during the expedition, reaching depths of 9,775 metres.
Oldest living animal ever found suggests Atlantic Ocean is close to tipping point, say scientists
Quahog clams can live for more than 500 years. A new study of these bivalves reveals what the ocean used to be like – and offers clues of what might happen in the future.
Watch the adorable moment this lost native species is officially restored to UK national park
After a 100-year absence, pine martens are once again exploring the woods of Exmoor National Park
Rare 'sword dragon' with bite marks on skull found on UK coast. Experts know what killed it
After more than 20 years gathering dust in the bowels of a museum, an ichthyosaur skeleton from the UK’s Jurassic Coast has finally been studied and identified as a new species.
Scientists resurrect 40,000-year-old organisms from Arctic ice – now they’re worried
Extracted from the walls of a permafrost tunnel, the revived life forms could help researchers understand more about Earth's changing climate.
Night divers capture rare images of fish carrying stinging anemones in their mouths
The incredible photos reveal a new kind of symbiosis between fish and anemones, say researchers.
16 huge animals just turned up on the outskirts of Santiago. Here's why
More than 2m long, 1.3m tall at the shoulder and up to 140kgs in weight, the guanaco is Chile's largest land mammal.
What is Fat Bear Week and why is everyone so obsessed with it?
For one week each September, Alaskan bears battle it out to be crowned the girthiest grizzly – but why?