They'll attack lambs, prey on puffins and they aren't scared of you – meet the true thugs of the skies
Great skuas have been painted as villains, but is there a sweeter side to these predatory brutes? Here's all you need to know
Which is the world’s most numerous mammal?
With the human population count now at over 8 billion, we are the winners. But which mammal comes next?
Invisible animal among 25 stunning images shortlisted for Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2024
A snow-white stoat, a playful beluga whale and a battle-wounded honey badger are all in the running for this year's prestigious photography award – cast your vote now!
Researchers dropped a sound recorder into the Baltic Sea and left it there for two months – what they heard amazed them
They recorded 10,000 sounds, all made by the same animal...
An immense creature is moving through the vast swamps of the Everglades National Park
A new study suggests that the animal could be an even more adept hunter than experts in Florida first thought...
Orcas are now hunting whale sharks – and they're doing it in an astonishing way
A series of new photographs and videos captured in the Gulf of California show exactly how the killer whales are hunting the world's largest fish.
Chicken turtle, sarcastic fringehead and pleasing fungus beetle – meet 10 animals with the weirdest names
80 prehistoric tombs filled with bizarre animal skulls found in Wyoming
The chambers were built as refuges, but the animals that created them ended up getting trapped inside then fossilised for 230 million years, a new study finds.
How many times could a lizard regrow its tail?
Some lizards boast the amazing skill of detaching and regrowing their tails to escape predators. John Baker explores whether they can do this multiple times
What's the fastest fish?
Wondering how fast fish can swim? Stuart Blackman seeks out the record breakers
Birds
What is the slowest bird?
Contenders, ready! Stuart Blackman ponders which bird would win the slow race of the skies
Moseley's (or northern) rockhopper penguin guide: how to identify, where they leave and what they eat
Distinguished by its vibrant yellow crest, this penguin is a small, agile bird that thrives on the rugged, rocky islands of the sub-Antarctic region.
Chinstrap penguin guide: where they live, what they eat and key predators
A fascinating glimpse into the lives of animals that not only survive but flourish against the odds
Why is bird poo white, rather than brown like most poop?
Just why is bird poo white? Mike Toms explains
10 reasons why you should never - EVER - date a birder
On paper a birder might sound like a great date, with a love of the natural world, but don't be deceived, says Dixe Wills, as all might not be as it seems...
“I was awestruck from the moment I first saw it to the moment I finished assembling the skull and brain”
Evolutionary biologists say a "one-of-a-kind" fossil discovered in Brazil could transform our understanding of how the unique intelligence of modern birds evolved.
How to identify wildlife
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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…
How to identify wildlife paths and beds
Tall vegetation in midsummer makes it easy to spot the regular paths that wild animals take - and where they rested.
Plants
Squirting cucumbers terrified the Romans – and this new high-speed video reveals exactly why
In the first century AD, Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder wrote of the squirting cucumber's ability to fire out seeds, "endangering the eyes”. Back then, many mysteries surrounded this strange member of the gourd family. Now, using cutting-edge technology, scientists say they've finally worked out how the plant's explosive mechanisms work.
This flying robot was deployed to a remote valley in Hawaii to collect one of the rarest things on Earth
The walls of the Waiahulu Valley on the island of Kaua'i are steep and inaccessible to humans, so scientists sent in a specialised drone to help with their mission.
10 plants that think they're animals: From warm-hearted cabbages to parasites that cry and vegetable vampires
Over the course of evolution some plants have developped amazing animal-like traits. Here are 10 of the oddest species
How many rainforests are there in the world - and just what's so special about them? Uncover the hidden secrets of these special habitats
Discover how many tropical rainforests exist around the world and explore their biodiversity