What's the most common bird of prey in the world?
Have you spotted one of these mesmerising raptors?
Watch nerve-shredding BBC footage of a tiny lion cub in terrifying fall from towering tree as male lions close in. Will it survive?
A desperate climb, a frightening fall and an agonising wait makes for heart-stopping watching
"I was attacked by a swarm of wasps in a bamboo forest in South Korea. I still remember how fast I had to run."
Agorastos Papatsanis on the magic of mushrooms and running from wasps
Inside the world's most otherworldly wildlife destinations
Why are tropical wild animals so colourful and diverse?
9 smartest killers in the animal kingdom, who rely on intelligence, not just muscle and power, to kill their prey
Here’s our pick of the predators that rely on brain power as much as brute force…
Candy-coloured kingfishers, jewel-encrusted hummingbirds and pheasants in regal hues – discover the 11 most colourful birds
These avian wonders with brilliantly coloured plumage are found across the globe
Reindeer vs deer: what's the difference between a reindeer and a deer? Other than one can fly obviously...
What are reindeer? How do they differ to deer? Lauren Cosson from the Essex Wildlife Trust explains.
"I retreated as fast as I could. It took a few sweat-pouring minutes of bounding over boulders and slipping on scree." Prowling leopard too close for comfort
Josh found himself in a tight spot between a troop of agitated baboons and a prowling leopard
Watch adorable footage of an abandoned baby moon bear trying to climb tree in Hugh Bonneville-narrated TV series
In the new Apple TV series Born to Be Wild, we follow six endangered baby animals – including Sagalee, a moon bear cub
Birds
“I know it’s natural but it’s bloody hard to watch.” There’s one rule in wildlife filmmaking – but this BBC team broke it
In a now-viral clip from BBC's Dynasties, the filming crew were faced with a tough decision
They strike with clenched talons at 200mph, crush skulls, shred prey, and can inflict deep head wounds on humans – 10 deadliest birds of prey on the planet
Silent wings, razor-sharp talons, and killer precision—these apex aerial predators rule the skies. Here are the world’s deadliest birds of prey
Do birds sweat, like other animals, to cool down?
Mike Toms explains how birds keep cool in hot weather
What’s the rarest bird in the world? Discover the ones on the brink of extinction
What are the rarest birds in the world? Stuart Blackman takes a look at the contenders
“I watch as a hissing, jostling scrum of over 60 vultures tears into the remains of a zebra foal”
Raptors have declined across Africa, but a new effort to safeguard them is underway
Why don't birds have weapons, like many other animals? Apart from lethal beaks and claws that is...
When it comes to fighting birds are ill-equipped compared to other animals
How to identify wildlife
Red squirrel vs grey squirrel: Think you know how they differ? Think again as the differences between these two squirrels will surprise you
We take a look at how the red squirrel differs to its American grey cousin
Brown rat or water vole: How to tell the difference between these two lookalike-rodents
When all you've seen is a flash of brown fur, it can be hard to know whether it was a water vole or rat. Though the two species tend to live in different habitats, there are areas where they overlap, potentially leading to cases of mistaken identity. So how do you tell rats and water voles apart?
Mink or otter? What's the difference between these two slippery, semiaquatic lookalikes?
How do you tell the difference between otters and mink?
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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Plants
After nuclear disaster, sunflowers were planted. And they could transform the landscape in a very interesting way
From golden fields to buzzing pollinators, the sunflower is more than just a pretty face – it’s a powerhouse of nature that could help clean nuclear pollution
Is this very ordinary plant a secret, yet deadly, meat eater?
The thistle that has a taste for meat
It has bizarre tentacles, oozes yucky black goo and stinks of death – and could be near you right now
The octopus stinkhorn, also known as devil's fingers, is a type of fungus that grows from egg-like spores
A team of scientists spent 4 years studying savannah grasses that had been set on fire – and discovered something astonishing
Researchers from the University of Fort Hare wanted to discover the long-term effects frequent wildfires have on burnt grasses