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It's the size of a small car, weighs the same as an e-bike – and can live for an astounding 100 years...
The biggest crab in the world has a leg span of nearly 4 metres and weighs 13.6kg
"When its within 20m of its quarry it erupts from its hiding place in a lightning attack and sprints to overpower its prey with ruthless efficiency"
Once a phantom of Chile’s windswept peaks, this plucky feline is making a comeback
The tropical paradise you’re not allowed to live in – and the deadly, lethal secret its turquoise waters hide
With its pristine beaches and turquoise waters, Bikini Atoll looks like a tropical paradise. But beneath its picture-perfect surface lies a chilling history
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"With a gothic sartorial elegance worthy of a Transylvanian count, it’s not hard to see how the Dracula parrot got its name"
Learn all about the Dracula parrot and what it eats...
When this WWII seaplane was discovered by a fisherman in 1994, an array of dazzling animals were found hiding in the wreck
The Jake seaplane rests in shallow water off the coast of Palau in the western Pacific Ocean. How it got there is a mystery
"When we slammed into a tree, the forward momentum of the elephant carried him right through the windscreen. I saw the glass shatter and I ducked"
Elephants are responding to poaching and human-wildlife conflict in unpredictable ways, and even an experienced guide can find themselves in trouble.
A mysterious ancient human species has scientists very puzzled — as all the remains found so far are female
The mystery surrounding our enigmatic cousins, Homo naledi, has just gotten even stranger…
These 11 beautifully intimate photographs capture the stunning beauty and charisma of wild wolves
Teamwork, resilience and community – wolves have it all. We journey across continents to meet some of the most charismatic members of the wolf family
How does sound really affect whales and dolphins?
The underwater world is noisier than it has ever been and it's affecting whales and dolphins...
"They found themselves trapped on ever diminishing islands, facing death by starvation or drowning." How 5,000 animals were saved
Operation Noah successfully saved thousands of animals from the overflowing Kariba Gorge
It can cost £20,000, is better at killing than lions, and is often accused of terrorising neighbourhood pets
Semi-wild savannah cats are increasing in popularity in the UK, but do they make sensible pets? Charlotte Corney investigates
Do chimps and gorillas ever fight with each other?
These 5 birds have the weirdest feet you’ll ever see – from flipper-like toes to neon blue feet – and incredible reasons for them
Bird feet come in all shapes and sizes in the animal kingdom - some of them are deadly, some not, and some of them are downright bizarre.
Can you vaccinate trees against disease?
Arborists inject powerful chemicals into trees in an effort to save populations threatened by pests.
11 most heartbreaking animal moments filmed for the BBC – including baby penguins lost in a blizzard. Can you watch these videos without shedding a tear?
Pass the tissues... these are the most heartbreaking wildlife moments captured for the BBC
It's only 15cm long, but it can run at 16kph and its deadly jaws are one-third the length of its body and strong enough to shear through bone
Camel spiders may look intimidating, but they don’t actually eat camels.
Why on Earth are tropical wild animals so colourful and diverse?
"Although the male doesn’t exactly die, it’s not much of a life for him either" - 8 deadliest mating rituals in the world
It can be seen from space and contains a staggering two hundred million mounds, each one an enormous nine metres across and two and a half metres tall
Are termites the best builders in the business?
It spans a colossal 2.7km, borders two countries and can be seen from space – and is home to one of the most daring animals on Earth
South America's Iguazu Falls is the world's largest waterfall system. Yet, despite its imposing size, a devoted bird flies through its crashing cascades to raise its young.
“If she climbed into our canoe, we were guaranteed to capsize, and I was not ready for a wrestling match with an orangutan in deadly crocodile territory…”
Rowan Klaassen thought helping an orangutan cross a river would be easy. Turns out, it wasn't...
“Who better to show people our lands and waters than us?” How Indigenous-owned tourism is helping First Nations communities
Indigenous-owned wildlife tourism in British Columbia is helping First Nations communities protect ancestral lands, create jobs and assert rights
81 years ago, a cargo ship struck a mine and sank to the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea. Then something staggering happened…
Over time, the wrecked ship began to corrode and crumble – attracting some extraordinary creatures.
Why on Earth are moths so furry?
Ever wondered why moths are furry? Richard Jones explains
