Monstrous deep-sea fish filmed in daylight for first time ever
Most people never see this bizarre fish in their lifetime – these researchers found one by accident.
Mesmerising murmuration: thousands of knots captured on video at Norfolk beauty spot
A wader 'spectacular' occurs at a well-loved RSPB site in Norfolk each year – here's the resulting footage
Waterhole attack: Incredible slow-mo footage shows moment huge crocodile strikes
In the Serengeti National Park, a disguised crocodile chooses its moment to attack
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.
This deep-sea creature has 14 legs, grows up to a metre long and can take on a shark if desperate – meet the elusive isopod
Nick Baker takes a look at the super-sized crustacean that lives in the deepest, darkest ocean: the giant isopod
Which mammal holds its breath the longest? Meet the extreme deep-sea diver that can hold its breath for almost 4 hours
The average human can hold their breath for between 30 to 90 seconds – but what mammal holds its breath for the longest, and for how long?
Battle of the beasts: thrilling footage shows moment two grizzly bears collide in Alaskan wilderness
The two male bears were filmed fighting over a female in Denali National Park and Preserve.
Is there a name for a group of snakes?
Ever wondered what a group of snakes is called? We asked Stuart Blackman to investigate
Here’s what the first-ever detailed drawing of a deep-sea mountain looks like
The beautiful yet scientifically accurate illustration depicts the diverse life found on a little-known seamount in the central Pacific.
Like maggots on a wound, these surprising creatures could help heal dying coral reefs around the world
Scientists have discovered that a species of crab that feeds on the dying tissue of corals could help protect stressed reefs during heatwaves.

Birds
Penguin's-eye view: take a bumpy ride into the deep blue with this spellbinding footage from Antarctica
Amazing footage lets people join a Adélie penguin as it glides through the water.
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...
Do pelicans actually push their spiral cords out of their mouths to cool down?
There's been a lot of chatter about pelicans and their spinal cords online – and even though it's not the case, the truth is just as fascinating
This deadly raptor can spot prey over a mile away and swoop in at 100 miles an hour to make its kill
We take a look at one of the world's most majestic birds, the bald eagle
Head spinner: mind-blowing video shows snowy owl twisting its head almost full circle
Owls can twist their necks up to 270 degrees without damaging blood vessels or breaking tendons – see it in action with this chilling video of a snowy owl in the Arctic.
It lays record-breaking eggs, has nostrils on its beak and flirts by tapping butts – meet this bizarre yet adorable bird
The baffling but cute endangered bird is often thought of as an honorary mammal due to its unique characteristics.
How to identify wildlife
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.
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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…
Plants
The strange tree whose trunk is a rainbow of colour
Why the eucalyptus tree is a multicoloured piece of art
Which plants existed in prehistoric times?
We know plenty about the dinosaurs that roamed the Earth in prehistoric times. But what do we know about the plants that the herbivores ate? Stuart Blackman explains
10 of the deadliest poisons found in nature – including the most lethal mushroom you might find the woods
The natural world has produced some of the most potent poisons known to science. Here are some of the deadliest to humans
It reeks of rotten flesh, blooms for 24 hours and heats itself up – meet one of the world’s most fascinating plants
The world's smelliest plant draws in thousands of visitors, and often makes global headline news when it blooms