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Tiny deer found trapped in farmer’s pool. Then a rescue team showed up
The Chinese water deer had become trapped in a four-metre-deep hole in Cambridgeshire, England.
This is the smallest flowering plant on the planet – and scientists just figured out how it got so tiny
There’s more to this tiny plant than meets the eye.
"They definitely would have chased us." New dinosaur the size of a tiger with giant claws and feathers discovered from fossil found on English island
The new species is closely related to the famous tyrannosaurs and is the first of its kind found in Europe.
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Researchers tracked 172 jaguars across the Americas. What they found could help protect the big cats
Largest-ever jaguar analysis identifies how the big cats are connected – information that could help with future conservation efforts.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 winners revealed
A heartbreaking image of an elephant carrying its deceased calf has won this year’s prestigious award
This 99-million-year-old insect had a mouth like a drinking straw, nearly twice as long as its body. Its purpose was even stranger than it looked
Preserved in resin for 99 million years, this insect offers a glimpse into the ecosystems of ancient forests.
Scientists found weird animals in the Taiwanese deep-sea – and discovered three new species were hiding among them
The three new species of conger eel raise the number of known Gnathophis species from Taiwan to five.
Canada's wolves may be using fire to hunt moose
Wildfires alter the way animals such as moose, caribou and beavers behave, which may make it easier for wolves to pick them off.
“That's just insane.” Elephant dies in South Africa – and scientists are stunned at what happens next
Elephants continue to influence the savannah long after they die, new study finds.
Experts uncover a truly bizarre prehistoric animal – with teeth like a seal, a platypus-like pelvis and the tail of an otter
The discovery of this platypus-like ancient animal sheds new light on the early evolution of mammals.
From New York to Mexico City, some of Earth's biggest cities are sinking, say scientists
A growing number of cities are sinking due to land subsidence, putting people and wildlife at risk, according to a new study.
"It was just a normal dive." Then they saw this
Leopard sharks (sometimes called zebra sharks) are an exciting sight in Indonesian waters – and this one had a rare genetic condition.
"Scientists are unsure how many exist or how rare they are." Drone captures elusive animal the length of a shipping container hunting in Indonesia
Omura’s whales are filter feeders that snack on enormous mouthfuls of tiny krill.
“Ghostly" ocean giant spotted at intersection of Pacific and Indian oceans
The unusually pattern marine creature was seen in Raja Ampat, Indonesia.
Incredible footage shows thousands of sharks swimming “like a mighty river” in Japan
The sharks were filmed in the waters around Mikomoto Island, a small uninhabited island just 15-minutes by boat from the southernmost town on Japan's Izu Peninsula.
Dinosaur eggshells unearthed Patagonia belong to unexpected giant species, say experts
The eggshells are the first piece of evidence to suggest that titanosaurs were nesting at high altitudes
Experts played fish noises to a degraded reef in Hawaiʻi. What happened next was astounding
Coral regeneration could be boosted by playing noises from healthy reef systems, say marine biologists
Scientists listened to the rumbles of elephants on the African savannah. Here's what they discovered
New research reveals the intricacies of African savannah elephant rumble choruses.
This prehistoric cow roamed Europe thousands of years ago. Scientists now know why it perished
Aurochs were the ancient ancestors of modern cattle but were much bigger and wilder.
Satellite images show new “giant” plant growing in Colombian rainforest – it’s a whopper!
An expert from Kew Gardens saw an unfamiliar plant in photos on social media – and believed it could be a new species
This animal could be worth 12 times more than Elon Musk
Oyster reefs could add around $12 trillion to global economies if they were better managed and protected, new study finds.
WWF Living Planet Report 2026 reveals "rational basis for hope”
The take-home message from the World Wildlife Fund’s 2026 Living Planet Report is one of hope, with tiger, sea otter and African elephant populations all stable or growing.
Scientists analysed the DNA of world’s oldest land animal. What they found was staggering
Jonathan the Aldabra giant tortoise is around 194 years old – making him a contemporary of Charles Darwin
“They’re just waddling around in their poop.” Penguin poop is melting snow in Antarctica. Here’s how
Scientists have found a link between colour-changing snow algae, penguin poop, and accelerated snow melting.
