"Balloons don’t get much bigger than a gas-filled whale": Just why do whales explode?
Just why do whales explode? What causes these giants of the sea to fill ip with gas when they die? Stuart Blackman explains
Spinning around: This is probably the most joyful, adorable video you'll see all day...
Spinning apes give clues on why humans seek out mind-altering experiences, according to new research
"What is that?" When scientists put a camera on a nurse shark in Florida, they never expected it to film this
The researchers were using camera tags to learn more about shark behaviour.
Why The Gambia should be your next birdwatching holiday destination
Diverse landscapes, incredible weather and over 600 species of birds. Read on to discover what makes this West African country ideal for birdwatching trips.
13 deadliest snakes: Meet the world's most venomous snakes whose lethal bites can kill a human...
Snake bites constitute a major cause of animal-related deaths, with the WHO describing it as a “a neglected public health issue”. Here is our list of the deadliest snakes with bites that can kill...
Do animals get Alzheimer’s?
Though principally a human disease, there are signs cetaceans can suffer a similar condition
Can animals be conscientious?
Can other animals can be conscientious?
Do animals have accents?
Do animals have accents? Ellen Husain takes a look at the evidence
Which animal sleeps the most?
We take a look at the world's most sleepiest animal
Can animals catch yawns off humans? And why on Earth do we yawn anyway?
Although it might not be exactly clear why humans and animals yawn, the contagiousness of yawns is undoubtable – but how does it work in the animal kingdom?
Birds
How do wading birds find food in mud?
Discover how waders use their unique bills and special sensors to detect tasty treats.
Do seabirds drink saltwater?
We take a look at the drinking habits of seabirds
Do birds have ears?
How are birds able to hear so well? Sheena Harvey investigates
Magellanic penguin: meet the unlikely companion (and real-life acting superstar) in Steve Coogan’s film The Penguin Lessons
It’s not often a penguin gets a starring role in a hit film, but Steve Coogan’s The Penguin Lessons has ensured that the Magellanic penguin has landed the role of a lifetime
Meet the 10 bonkers birds that break the rules of nature
Discover the extraordinary birds that defy nature’s norms.
When explorers went to the Falkland Islands, a group of curious animals surrounded them
The huge birds approached the researchers “before giving a trademark side-eye and waddling off”.
How to identify wildlife
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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…
Heron vs egret: what's the difference between these two leggy, long-necked, elegant birds?
Know your herons from your egrets? Tom Hibbert from The Wildlife Trusts takes a look at some of the differences…
Plants
Are plants clever? Just how do plants make decisions?
How do plants know what to do if they don't have a brain or a nervous system? We investigate
Why do flowers point up or down?
Botanist Phil Gates discusses the adaptations of flowering plants.
How can you spot an ancient woodland?
Naturalist and author Amy-Jane Beer answers your wild question.
Weirdest plants in the world: Discover 9 of the planet's wackiest flora
Meet some of the weirdest and oddest plants on Earth.