“No one wants to use the word ‘cull’”. There’s an island off the UK overrun with wallabies – and they’re causing chaos
Feral wallaby populations are growing on the Isle of Man – and native wildlife is suffering, dividing opinion among islanders
Mega volcanoes, asteroid impacts and global cooling: The five deadly mass extinctions that changed life on Earth as we know it forever
What is a mass extinction – and how many of them have there been? Will Newton takes a look the 'big five' extinction events
Dogs take over a Californian beach for the World Dog Surfing Championships each year – but they’re not the only animals that surf
As the World Dog Surfing Championships take place at Linda Mar beach in California today, we look at other animals that let loose among the waves
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.
The bizarre blue blood of a prehistoric-looking ‘living fossil’ has saved millions of human lives – here’s how it works
The blood of this marine creature has several special features – including its bright blue hue
“Probably ate it headfirst”: the day experts discovered what was inside this deep-sea fish’s bulging belly
Scientists at the Natural History Museum wanted to solve the intriguing mystery of what was inside this rare fish’s enormous stomach without cutting it open – here’s how they did it.
Drones spend 12 days flying over mega nest of huge animals in Amazon. Scientists say it's the largest ever found
A new drone study reveals over 41,000 giant South American river turtles nesting on the banks of the Guaporé River between Brazil and Bolivia.
“It was one of the shocks of my life": third species of manta ray confirmed after decades of suspicion
Scientists say that recognising the newly named Atlantic manta ray as a distinct species is crucial for conservation efforts.
Trail cameras catch jaguars in Brazil acting just like house cats – and scientists are using the behaviour to protect them
When Brazilian scientists placed a load of mats in the jaguar’s preferred trees and dens, the big cats started doing something very familiar.
Science may finally have discovered why humans are so good at drinking booze
Dietary habits of ancient great apes help to explain why humans are so good at metabolising alcohol, new study finds.
Birds
Is it a tutu on stilts? With its fabulous pink plumage, beautiful long legs and elegant neck this bird is the supermodel of the avian world
Instantly recognisable, learn about the flamboyant flamingo in our expert guide, including how to identify each species, diet and best places to see flamingoes in the wild.
It's the fastest animal in the world and its deadly claws can catch prey mid-air: Meet one of the world's most incredible birds of prey
Peregrines are the ultimate urban predator. Learn all about them, including how to spot them ‘stooping’ to catch prey
It weighs the same as a cat, looks like it's covered with moss and prefers hiking and climbing to flying – meet one of the world's weirdest birds
All you need to know about one of the world's strangest birds
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.
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.
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.
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
The weird fungus that turns animals into zombies and kills them precisely at sunset
It's like something out of a horror movie...
10 desert plants that thrive in hostile and inhospitable conditions – often in extreme temperatures
Deserts are home to some of the most extraordinary plants on Earth. Here are our top 10 species, from Antarctica flowers to delicious date palms
Did you know amber is fossilized resin and millions of years old? It might look nice as jewellery but it also reveals secrets from ancient animals...
Amber is fossilised resin that can preserve the structures of small creatures, but, sadly, can’t bring back the dinosaurs.
What's the world's most poisonous tree?
The world's most poisonous tree must rely on tides and currents to disperse its fruits.