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Extraordinary and bizarre “miniature world” of slime mould revealed in winning image for The Wildlife Photography Awards 2026
The winner of the competition was chosen from a selection of five photographs voted on by the public.
Platypus doing "little zoomies" is the most adorable thing you'll see all day
Footage captured in Australia shows one of the world's most peculiar animals playing in a creek.
T.rex had absolutely tiny arms. We may finally know why – and it's all to do with its massive head
As the heads of giant, carnivorous dinosaurs got larger and stronger, their arms got smaller and smaller…
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Epic 15,000km humpback whale journey breaks world record
A humpback that moved from Brazil to Australia, more than 15,000km away, has broken the world-record for the greatest distance between sightings of an individual.
Scientists have started milking koalas. Here's what they're up to
Understanding the dynamics of koala milk can lead to improved care for orphaned joeys.
Underwater robot stalks barracuda for 10 minutes – and discovers this
Experts say footage recorded by the underwater robot will make it easier to discover and study unexplored coral reefs around the world.
Colossal dinosaur discovered in Thailand. The 27-tonne giant was as long as a blue whale
A team of palaeontologists led by University College London have just announced the discovery of a brand-new species of dinosaur – the largest ever discovered in Southeast Asia
5 saltwater crocodiles tracked through the misty mangroves of Bangladesh. Here's what scientists found – and why it matters
Researchers wanted to learn more about the movements of translocated and captive-reared crocodiles in the Sundarbans – one of the world’s largest mangrove forests.
“He’s just a blob.” This teeny, tiny baby bobtail squid the size of a peppercorn is the cutest thing you’ll see all day
It would be easy to miss this tiny animal, which is smaller than a fingernail.
Researchers put a big pair of eyeballs on the coast of Denmark and left them there for 46 days. Here's why
Fish-stealing seabirds can cause problems for fisheries and aquaculture companies so scientists tried to find a harmless way of putting them off their seafood feast.
When 1,500m of fencing was removed from the Trans-Mongolian Railway, a long-lost animal reclaimed its native lands
The khulan, also known as the Asiatic wild ass, has re-established a population east of the Trans-Mongolian Railway after decades of absence.
“Something few people ever get to witness." Experts astonished to film incredibly rare creature hunting in Pacific Ocean
There may be fewer than 170 false killer whales in the Hawaiian Archipelago, so every sighting is precious.
This bizarre bird's entire annual cycle follows the rhythm on the moon, groundbreaking study reveals
Moonlight plays a huge part in how red-necked nightjars feed, migrate and raise their young, reveals new study.
“I can’t believe I was able to film this.” Drone pilot captures astonishing shark hunt in Australia
Wildlife videographer films “extremely cryptic, rarely seen” shark hunting near Magnetic Island off the east coast of Australia.
Scientists lower camera 260m to Arctic seafloor and film strange creatures lurking in the darkness
Researchers in Greenland catch elusive deep-sea creatures and a backwards-swimming fish on camera.
“Big surprise!” Birdwatchers stunned as unexpected visitors turn up at a hide in South Africa
Wildlife photographers come nose-to-nose with a pair cheetahs, with just a pane of glass separating them.
Scientists embark on 1,200km 'megatransect' of Patagonian kelp forests. What they find could be crucial
Researchers are surveying one of the world's largest intact kelp forests to learn more about the species that live there and the ecosystem's role as a powerful natural carbon sink.
Look what this underwater spy camera in Miami just filmed!
The Coral City Camera has captured all sorts of ocean animals – including these magical marine mammals.
“They make the hardships seem worthwhile.” Researchers spent 33 years trekking through the Costa Rican forest. Here’s why
The social groups of white-faced capuchins are changing – and it could be due to extreme climate events
Drone captures incredible 10-tonne whale rescue in Australia
Watch remarkable footage of rescuers freeing a stranded whale and releasing it back to the ocean.
Giant squid detected in deep-sea canyon off coast of Australia
Scientists have found evidence of giant squid and numerous other rarely seen marine creatures off the coast of Western Australia.
"Females can afford to be choosier in their social relationships because of their higher ranking..."
Find out why females are in charge of the complex social systems of laughing hyenas
Scientists drop recorders into Amazon stream – and catch predators hunting like orcas
Electric eels 'switch off' their electronic pulses to sneak up on prey – a hunting strategy similar to that of orcas using (and not using) echolocation.
23 extremely rare North Atlantic right whales born off US coast
There are fewer than 400 North Atlantic right whales on the planet, so a strong birthing season gives conservationists hope for the future of the critically endangered species.
