What is the stickiest substance on Earth?
Scientists discovered that a 1cm squared patch of the substance could be sticky enough to suspend an African buffalo
Spitting deadly venom and launching ‘bullet-like’ blobs – these are the best projectiles in the natural world
Plenty of animals, plants and fungi launch explosive projectiles – here's how they do it
How did pigs get to Pig Beach?
How did pigs get to the Bahamas? Well, there are several explanations – some more likely than others...
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.
It hasn’t had sex in 80 million years and extracts DNA from what it eats – meet this indestructible ‘Frankenstein’ creature
It also survived being buried in permafrost for almost 25,000 years – and immediately gave birth after defrosting
"Staggering" butterfly boom in Scotland a sign of hope, say conservationists
Conservation efforts and a warm spring have sparked a population "explosion" for the small blue butterfly across the Scottish Highlands.
Tuna carcass tied to seafloor sparks unearthly feeding frenzy
Eerie deep-sea footage shows a host of strange animals appearing out of the darkness for an easy meal.
See largest 'sea cow' aggregation ever recorded in this Florida state park
Thanks to conservation efforts, there are now over 700 manatees (or 'sea cows') in Florida’s Blue Spring State Park – up from just 36 four decades ago.
9 animals that could take on (and probably kill) a saltwater crocodile
Although they are apex predators in their own habitats, saltwater crocodiles do face threats from other animals. Here are 9 that are capable of killing a saltie
Smallest otter in the world rediscovered in Nepal after 185-year absence
The rediscovery of the Asian short-clawed otter in Nepal comes at the halfway point of a three-year otter conservation project on the Lower Karnali River.
Birds
Are there vultures in Europe?
Reviled by some, vultures are an essential part of many ecosystems around the world. There are four native breeding species in Europe, with another regularly visiting. Learn more about these fascinating birds in our expert guide by the Vulture Conservation Foundation (VCF).
Feared and wildly misunderstood – the dark truth behind nature’s most vilified bird and its chilling reputation as a harbinger of death
Discover fascinating facts about this group of ecologically important birds.
What's the most common bird in the world?
From agricultural pests to garden favourites, these are the most common and widely seen birds around the world – both wild and domestic
It sleeps while flying, cannibalises the young and forces other birds to vomit up their food – then eats its sloppy seconds
This bird also has a rather bizarre (and incredibly vocal) mating display that involves an inflating pouch
15 spectacular images of charismatic yet fierce puffins – offering intimate glimpse at island life
Meet the puffins of Skomer Island, which have been photographed by the award-winning wildlife photographer, Becky Bunce.
Cute, colourful, tiny – and weird – they can beat their wings 50-80 times a second and are the only birds that can fly backwards.
Often brightly coloured, hummingbirds are fascinating and beautiful birds, learn more about hummingbirds in our expert guide, including how fast they beat their wings and where to see in the wild.
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
8 of the world's most dangerous trees – including the exploding 'dynamite tree' that fires seeds at speeds up to 160mph
From tropical terrors to coniferous killers – here are some tree species you might want to avoid the next time you’re walking in the woods.
Weirdest trees in the world: Discover nature's 8 wackiest - including a deadly exploding one that's named the 'dynamite tree'
Meet some of the weirdest and oddest trees on the planet
What's the largest forest in the world?
Ever wondered what the largest rainforest in the world is? And what do we even class as a forest anyway?
“A new layer of complexity”: scientists record bioelectrical tree communication during solar eclipse
A new study carried out in Italy's Dolomite Mountains provides further evidence that trees are capable of complex communication, say researchers.