Staggering crocodile photos reveal just how ferocious these apex predators can be
Dramatic images of crocodiles – from the banks of the Nile in Africa to the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean Sea.
7 weirdest lizards on the planet: These reptiles are so strange they could be from a sci-fi movie – except every one of them is 100% real
Sharks have a deadly secret sixth sense — and it’s more terrifying than you think
The surprisingly lethal way sharks can find and hunt their prey
The DNA fix that could stop extinction in its tracks – but should we use it just because we can?
Scientists are editing the DNA of wild animals, but should these species ever be released into nature?
It weighs a mighty 3 tonnes, can run up to a speedy19 mph and is one of the most dangerous animals in the world. Don't get in its way...
The second largest animal on land after the elephant, the Hippopotamus or hippo is a fascinating species which is most powerful – and dangerous in water. Find out more about hippos in our expert guide, including species facts and where to see in the wild.
10 deadliest animals to humans: Discover nature’s top – most lethal – killers
Think you might know what the 10 deadliest animals might be? Our expert guide rounds up the animals causing the most number of human deaths per year – and some of them might just surprise you.
Small birds are following fire in Yellowstone, Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks. Here's why
Western tanagers, hermit warblers and mountain chickadees all benefit from fire in the California's protected landscapes, new study finds.
I finally managed to photograph Africa’s incredible wild dogs. These are my best shots
Rare and elusive, African wild dogs have incredible hunting abilities and display group dynamics we could learn a lot from
Why don’t woodpeckers get headaches and concussion when drumming?
Drumming is a springtime sound that's unrelated to feeding or nestbuilding.
There’s a huge and ancient lake in Sri Lanka built by a king, where hundreds of giant beasts gather every year
Hundreds of huge pachyderms gather to feed, drink and socialise during Sri Lanka’s dry season – here's how to see them
Birds
What's the UK's most promiscuous bird?
Extra-pair copulation is common in small birds - but who strays the most?
They don’t fight for mates – they perform dance battles. What kind of bizarre mating ritual is this?
This quirky mating party is carried out by birds of paradise, deer and even fruit flies – so what is it?
There’s a mysterious bird in England nicknamed the ‘phantom of the forest’. And it’s making a secret comeback
Rewilding projects are happening across the land, but there’s one species on a quiet rewilding mission of its own
This ‘phantom of the forest’ was popular among medieval nobility and mates up to 600 times per brood
Discover more about this large woodland bird of prey.
Bird flight has fascinated humans for thousands of years – and now we know just how they do it: 4 secrets of bird flight you need to know
Birds are the world’s greatest flyers - but how do they do it?
The bird that eats itself to survive: During its epic migration it consumes its internal organs – including its kidneys – which then regenerate
How to identify wildlife
LRPs, PG Tips and Jizz: Cracking the secret language of birders
You’re sitting in a hide and overhear other birders talking. The conversation ranges from ‘LRPs’ and ‘roosting Leos’ and you scratch your chin as you try to decipher their code – welcome to the world of birding jargon.
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
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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.
Plants
"Just 5 berries can kill an adult": Discover the UK's deadliest plants
They may look tasty but looks can be deceiving...
7 weirdest fungi in the world you (probably) haven't heard of, from the gross-looking bleeding tooth to the creepy dead man's fingers
Fungi can be very strange. Here's our round-up of some of the weirdest fungi on the planet.
Why one cunning plant stinks of dying ants
Japanese botanists says it's the first example ever recorded of plants copying ants in the name of pollination
Tree ring count reveals true age of iconic, world-famous Sycamore Gap tree
Historic England scientists have confirmed the iconic Sycamore Gap tree, felled in 2023, was more than a century old