Toothless killers: sharks are losing their deadliest weapon, say researchers. And they know why
Ocean acidification could leave the ocean’s top predators with crumbling teeth
"Large, unidentified creatures" reported off Mexican coast. After long wait, the mysterious animals are finally identified
These rarely seen ocean creatures can grow up to 13 metres long and can dive 1,000 metres deep.
Huge dinosaur-eating 'hypercarnivore' as heavy as a grizzly bear discovered in Argentina
The remains of the massive crocodile relative – which may have grown up to 3.5 metres long and weighed as much as 250 kilograms – were found in southern Patagonia.
How to grow an oak tree in a vase
Top 10 wildest and most extreme places to see wildlife in the British Isles
Feeling brave? Hate crowds? Here are 10 places that offer a really wild day out.
LRPs, PG Tips and Jizz: Cracking the secret language of birders
You’re sitting in a hide and overhear other birders talking. The conversation ranges from ‘LRPs’ and ‘roosting Leos’ and you scratch your chin as you try to decipher their code – welcome to the world of birding jargon.
From sacred symbol to the brink of extinction: The shocking story of how Europeans nearly wiped out Australia’s iconic koalas
The history of an Australian icon since European settlement.
Thieves, hostage-takers and wolves in sheep’s clothing – meet nature's cruellest tricksters and most devious schemers
Behind every innocent façade lurks a predator, a thief or a schemer — and nature has perfected the art of the con
Fossil hunters find nervous system of ancient predator in North Greenland
Researchers say the remarkable fossils – which also contain digestive systems and muscles – help solve a 500-million-year-old puzzle surrounding the squid-like creature.
"The most transcendent wildlife experience”: ocean safari stumbles upon thousands of diamond-shaped rays
The enormous fever of rays was spotted off the coast of Mexico.
Birds
272 mysterious plains-wanderers found in Australian desert. Here's why the discovery is so incredible
Researchers discovered the hidden population of elusive animals in an unexpected shrubland area in South Australia.
What is the most intelligent bird?
How do we really know these birds are intelligent?
When researchers strapped tiny cameras to 15 ocean birds in Japan, they made an unexpected discovery
New research has revealed that streaked shearwaters poop mid-flight every 4-10 minutes, potentially delivering vital nutrients to marine life far from shore.
131 feral cats removed from remote Japanese islands – then something exceptional happens
Since the trapping and removal of cats from Japan's Ogasawara Islands, a native animal has recovered from the brink of extinction.
Scientists amazed to discover birds 'speak' in code – and it's the same one humans use
Birds talk just like us scientists find
Why are flamingos pink?
How to identify wildlife
It's the fastest animal in the world and its deadly claws can catch prey mid-air: Meet one of the world's most incredible birds of prey
Peregrines are the ultimate urban predator. Learn all about them, including how to spot them ‘stooping’ to catch prey
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How to identify mammal skulls - and work out the creature they once belonged to
Skulls can be found virtually anywhere, but skull identification can be difficult. Learn how to identify common mammal skulls in our expert guide.
Toad vs frog: How to tell the difference between a common frog and a common toad
Two of the UK's most familiar and widespread amphibian species are the common frog and the common toad, but do you know how to tell them apart?
How to identify animal droppings: Our guide to the wildlife poop you might find in your garden or out on a walk
Droppings or scats can tell us a lot about which animals have been visiting our gardens, parks and countryside, including hedgehogs, foxes and badgers. Our expert guide explains how to identify which poos belong to which species. Plus, animal droppings from species from around the world – and fungi and insects you might spot on droppings.
Swift or swallow: what's the difference between these two incredible long-distance migrants?
Know your swallows from your swifts? Tom Hibbert from The Wildlife Trusts takes a look at some of the differences…
Plants
10 dangerous, criminal weeds that could land you in legal trouble and having to pay a hefty fine if they're on your land
We take a look at some dangerous weeds that could cost your pocket
A tree that grows underneath the ground? Discover the trees that grow trunks, fruit and even flowers below the earth
Whether for wildfire dodging or sucking up moisture, growing underground is a clever tactic for trees in remote savannahs and sandy environments.
The weird fungus that turns animals into zombies and kills them precisely at sunset
It's like something out of a horror movie...
10 desert plants that thrive in hostile and inhospitable conditions – often in extreme temperatures
Deserts are home to some of the most extraordinary plants on Earth. Here are our top 10 species, from Antarctica flowers to delicious date palms