Mammals
Fascinating facts about our warm blooded friends - the mammals.
Massive eyes, exceedingly long intestines and a flying cloak – meet the almost unfathomable colugo
This strange creature from the rainforests of Southeast Asia has webbed fingers, extra-sharp claws and can glide up to 150m from tree to tree.
Crucial and heartwarming: see world’s first-ever wild jaguar translocation in Argentina
The ground-breaking release is part of a wider effort to restore wildlife across Argentina’s threatened Gran Chaco region.
Incredible grace and power of leaping Arctic fox hunting for prey revealed in beautiful slow-motion video
Watch an Arctic fox go to drastic lengths to catch its prey in the wild in this stunning video
We already knew chimpanzees were smart – but new research shows their engineering prowess exceeds all imagination
New research shows that chimpanzees are engineers, with an innate comprehension of material properties that help them choose the best tools for the job
A freakish mole with a star-shaped nose, the world's most poisonous rat and a rainbow-coloured squirrel –meet the weirdest rodents in the world
Not all rodents are rats eating out of rubbish bins – these fascinating creatures from around the world show there's a lot more to rodents than meets the eye, from rainbow squirrels to prairie dogs
Ghost dog of the Amazon - the mysterious canine so rare it’s almost never seen
For a long time, the short-eared dog was almost a complete enigma to scientists – until a puppy was discovered at a market...
From rats nearly 1 metre long to ones poisonous enough to kill an elephant, here are the 6 weirdest rats in the world
We see rats in city and country – but elsewhere in the world the rats defy all expectations. Here are some of the biggest, most poisonous, and most surprising species!
Why do cats have slit-shaped pupils and how high can the best feline high-jumper leap? Here are 19 wild cat facts that will boggle your mind
From cheetahs that can hit 94kmph to snow leopards that wrap their tails like scarves, the world of wild cats is full of unexpected quirks. Here are 10 facts about wild cats you (probably) won't know
It looks half-zebra, half-giraffe and has a tongue nearly 50cm long. All you need to know about one of the world's weirdest animals
Learn more about these elusive African mammals, which are actually related to giraffes.
Tiny killers, expert swimmers and the grumpiest cats: These are the weirdest wild cats in the world
From tiny but deadly hunters to grumpy-looking felines, the world is home to some truly bizarre wild cats
Could the extinct – and very cute – desert rat-kangaroo still be alive? Scientists think there's a chance...
Skull analysis provides new hope that extinct rat-kangaroos may be rediscovered
Here's what humpbacks taught us about treating human heart conditions
From the depths of the ocean to the forefront of cardiac research, humpback whales are teaching us invaluable lessons about heart function.
The naked mole rat's superpower: Here's what it reveals about living longer
Discover how the naked mole rat defies aging and disease
Black leopards are quietly thriving in the British countryside – here’s the whole incredible story
Rick Minter, podcast host and author of Big Cats: Facing Britain's Wild Predators, says that sightings and DNA tests suggest that large cats such as black leopards are quietly naturalising in Britain.
A cute but deadly mammal in Indonesia is about to be saved from extinction – here’s how it’s being done
The Javan slow loris has suffered a huge population decline in recent years. But conservation efforts are turning the tide for this fascinating animal, says Daniel Allen
Camera traps reveal formidable animal rampaging through rare monkey puzzle forests in Chile
Researchers say the large invasive mammals pose a threat to endangered monkey puzzle trees, as well as other wildlife in the Patagonian Andes.
Baby polar bears – this is the cutest wildlife video you'll see today
Heartwarming footage from the Arctic offers a rare glimpse into the early lives of young polar bears, when they are at their most vulnerable.
What's the smallest carnivore?
Did you know Britain's weasel (the least weasel) is the smallest carnivore in the world?
A once-lost sound is rising through the steep mountain forests of Vietnam
The evocative call of the cao vit gibbon – the second-rarest ape in the world – is a sound most will never hear. But a recent sighting of an infant clinging to its mother offers a glimmer of hope for the species' survival, say researchers.
How fast are bears?
Think you can outrun a bear? Find out how fast bears can run, and how that compares to humans.
It swims underwater, barks like a dog, has webbed feet and dives for its supper: Meet the peculiar cat that's like no other
All you need to know about one of the world's weirdest cats, the fishing cat
It's adorable (if rather chubby), is up to a metre long and lives high up in Europe's Alps for up to 18 years
Learn all about the charismatic Alpine marmot, from where they live to how they communicate danger
"I noticed a lioness walking down my driveway..."
Here's what a couple from South Africa discovered when they installed security cameras around their home.
"Lynx have become political pawns in the culture war”: backlash as Sweden plans to kill more than 100 animals
There are currently around 1,300 lynx living in Sweden.