Dragon of the abyss: this rarely seen deep-sea creature is like a shadow with fangs
Dragonfish are often very dark in colour, making them almost invisible to prey in the deep ocean.
Meet the 10 bonkers birds that break the rules of nature
Discover the extraordinary birds that defy nature’s norms.
What is ringworm?
Is ringworm a worm, or even a parasite? Stuart Blackman explains.
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.
Which dinosaur had the most teeth? It's definitely not the one you're thinking of...
Ever wondered which dinosaur had the most teeth? It probably isn't like anything you're thinking of, as Stuart Blackman explains.
Who is Liz Bonnin? Everything you need to know about the TV presenter
All you need to know about the wildlife TV presenter Liz Bonnin – including how she got her big break.
There's a curious masked animal in the Appalachian Mountains – and every year its skeleton shrinks
Scientists noticed this rare body transformation while studying the animal in Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina.
"It's like finding a diamond": 16-million-year-old animal found encased in amber on Caribbean island
The remarkable discovery offers fresh insights into the history of one of the world’s most elusive animal groups, say scientists.
David Attenborough laughing at the noisiest plant in the world might be the most joyful thing you'll watch today
The noisiest plant in the world is actually quite amusing, as this BBC video with David Attenborough proves.
It breaks its own bones in the battle for a mate, can regenerate and is oddly hairy – meet this bizarre 'Wolverine'-like creature
Meet the amphibian with hair, claws and the ability to regenerate.
Birds
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”.
"Mission Penguin was born": How one woman’s epic quest to photograph every penguin species helped heal her grief
Mourning her late husband, photographer Ursula Clare Franklin needed a new direction. Soon she was travelling the world, on a journey to photograph her favourite animal, the penguin – all 18 species of them.
How do birds fly in a V formation – without colliding?
Why do birds fly in a V formation - and how do they stay in one? Stuart Blackman explains the secrets of flight.
Could a swan actually break your arm?
They may look serene gliding across a lake, but swans are known to be fiercely protective. We explore whether Britain’s biggest bird really has the strength to snap a human arm...
Discover the 10 biggest, heaviest birds in the world: Towering giants that don't always get airborne
You wouldn’t want to find these beasts at your bird feeder…
There are probably more flightless birds than you think – Meet 11 curious - and often weird - land-based avian wonders
There are some birds that can't take to the sky, despite having wings. Discover 10 curious and wonderful birds that have lost the ability to fly
How to identify wildlife
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Go behind the scenes of Tom Hanks’ new epic, The Americas! Plus, receive your first 6 issues for just £12 when you subscribe today
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
Monkey faces, naked men and swaddled babies: These are the weirdest flowers in the world
Nature has a wild imagination, and nowhere is that more obvious than in the world of flowers. From leaves shaped like lips to enormous flowers that smell of rotting flesh, these are some of the weirdest, most unusual flowers in the world
Are there any black flowers?
Wondering why we don't see black flowers? Phil Gates explains
How does the deadly Venus flytrap snare – and dissolve – its prey?
Once this plant's trap doors close there's no chance of escape...
Blazing star discovered in cloud forests of Peru
A new and striking species of plant from the blazing star family has been found in the high-altitude forests of the Peruvian Andes, highlighting the powerful role citizen science can play in conservation.