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Tiny golden birds are flooding into Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Here’s why

Warmer temperatures are leading these irrepressible golden-hued birds to expand their range in the USA.
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Blue, green and even gold – this shark uses crystals to change colour, new study finds

The secret to blue sharks' iconic hue is hidden in their scales – and they might even be able to change colour, say scientists.
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Mysterious deep-sea sharks are gathering between Denmark, Sweden and Norway – and we know why

A passage of water in the North Sea known as the Skagerrak is a hotspot for young Greenland sharks, according to a new study. But what are the elusive animals doing there?
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“Huge numbers” of sharks seen circling remote island deep in Pacific Ocean – here's why there are so many

The incredible footage was captured in an enormous marine protected area, which allows sharks to thrive and keep the ocean healthy.
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“This was a high-speed, high-stakes pursuit… the pace was relentless!" Divers spot rare manta ray chase at remote atoll 

During courtship, manta rays perform elaborate mating trains where males chase the female in an intricate dance.
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Dramatic footage shows moment two massive elephant seals collide in Antarctica

The two bull elephant seals are fighting for control of the beach – a brutal contest of size, strength and strategy.
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Powerful and majestic: the best shark photos of 2025 revealed

See sharks, rays and skates in dazzling detail as the winners of the Shark Photographer of the Year 2025 competition are announced.
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It’s 3 metres long, shaped like a scythe and stuns prey – this is the longest tail on Earth

While you might think that the record holder for the world's largest tail could belong to a whale, that's not technically true
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The world's weirdest lakes – including one that vanishes and one that contains a fluid that's not water...

From the deepest to the oldest, the deadliest to the smallest here are the weirdest lakes in the world
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Birds

At 3.6 metres tall, this prehistoric giant is Earth's tallest bird ever. Now 600 years after its extinction scientists are trying to bring it back... Will they succeed?

Biosciences company Colossal plans to create animals resembling the giant flightless birds using DNA technology.
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How to help your garden wildlife in a heatwave: don't let them suffer in silence

As temperatures soar and we revel in the summer sunshine once again, our local wildlife could be struggling to cope! Find out how you can help them through the heatwave.
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This honking ‘satanic turkey’ has a unicorn-like horn, hollow bones and rustles like bubble wrap

The 'air jousting' avian is famed for its loud calls akin to a rubber foot pump with hiccups
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Built for a life above the waves, this legendary long-distance glider has the world's biggest wingspan and can soar for thousands of kilometres without stopping

Spending most of their lives at sea and covering vast distances, little was known about these elusive seabirds until relatively recently. Find out more about albatrosses in this expert guide from the RSPB, including the threats they face, and their outlook for the future.
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15 weirdest birds on the planet: meet the strangest wonders of the avian world – including one that asks humans for help and another that smells like a cow

There are plenty of contenders for the weirdest bird list from the 'stinky' hoatzin to the strange-looking secretary bird. Here are our favourite weirdest birds
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It's as long as a football goal, has legs as thick as wrists and is able to rip monkeys from branches with deadly talons: Meet the world's most powerful bird

What are harpy eagles? Where do they live and just how big are they? Learn all about this iconic eagle in our expert guide
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How to identify wildlife

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