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The UK's biggest birding festival returns this summer – and BBC Wildlife will be there too

The UK's biggest birding festival returns to Rutland with talks, workshops and book signings
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These are the 10 best scenic drives for wildlife lovers in US national parks

From bison-lined valleys to alpine passes above the clouds, these breathtaking routes through US national parks are a dream for wildlife lovers – and the drive is half the adventure
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Scientists capture first-ever footage of killer whales making seaweed grooming 'tools'

Killer whales have been filmed using kelp to scratch each other — a behaviour that has never been documented before.
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Astounding deep-sea 'galaxy' filmed off Californian coast

This galaxy siphonophore is a stunning colonial organism that glows as red as burning embers.
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'Moonwalking' orca stuns onlookers in Canada. Experts know what it's doing

Moonwalking is a rare behaviour among transient killer whales and may be a way of dividing up food to share.
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Big cat vs small cat: what's the difference between these furry felines?

What's the difference between a big cat and a small cat? We look at what truly separates big cats from their smaller cousins
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Meet nature's strangest strollers: The fish who use fins as feet to 'walk' on land

From the mountains of Venezuela to the mudflats of Japan, across the globe these amazing fish have evolved to walk across dry land
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"Fantastic news": giraffes are making a comeback – new report reveals which species are on the rise

Today is World Giraffe Day – and what better way to celebrate it than with an uplifting news story: three out of the four giraffe species appear to be increasing in number across Africa, according to a new report.
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10 amazing Antarctic animals – including one with antifreeze blood and another with razor-sharp teeth to bite air holes in the ice

Discover the most remarkable, captivating wildlife that thrives in one of the least hospitable places on Earth – Antarctica
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Save 30% when you subscribe to BBC Wildlife Magazine, plus receive Simon Barnes’ latest release, Spring is the Only Season

Save 30% when you subscribe to BBC Wildlife Magazine, plus receive Simon Barnes’ latest release, Spring is the Only Season
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