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Why do we say bees knees

Why on Earth do we say 'bees knees' - and for that matter do bees even have knees?

Just where did the saying 'bees knees' come from? And why do we say it? Richard Jones investigates
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Snow leopard rolls down mountain in India

Photographer spots snow leopard in remote Indian mountains. He wasn’t expecting it to do this

Life can be tough for these rare predators, but they still find time to enjoy themselves...
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Black bear in Great Smoky Mountains

Great Smoky Mountains wildlife captured in 15 breathtaking photos

From black bears and elk to owls and fireflies – 15 spectacular wildlife images from the US national park.
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Bolas Spider (Mastophora cornigera) arachnid web insect nature Springtime pest control araneidae.

It looks like bird poop, is armed with a deadly projectile weapon and imitates ‘perfume’ to lure prey

The spider that looks like bird poo and sports a lethal hunting weapon
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The females who don't need males to reproduce: Discover 10 amazing animals that can have virgin births, from dragons to birds of prey

Believe it or not there are a number of animals from birds to lizards - capable of having virgin births. Here are 10
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Possum found in airport

Real-life possum found hiding in soft-toy display at Tasmanian airport

Passengers and staff spotted the curious creature in a gift shop at Hobart Airport.
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Greater sage grouse

“At the height of the breeding season, the males perform this routine in sessions lasting three or four hours.”

The courtship displays of this game bird bring a flurry of flamboyance to its monotonous prairie home
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King penguin colony in South Georgia

Ginormous king penguin colony filmed on remote Atlantic island. The sound of it is ear-splitting

Listen to the remarkable sound of thousands of penguins calling to each other in South Georgia.
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Great frigatebird

"It has huge back legs armed with dagger-like claws that can reach 12cm long." 10 bonkers birds that break the rules of nature

Discover the extraordinary birds that defy nature’s norms.
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Smalltooth sawfish

Florida's 'spinning' sawfish were in trouble. Now, scientists think they may have hope

An area of the Indian River Lagoon in Florida may be providing suitable habitat for juvenile smalltooth sawfish, suggesting there is hope for the recovery of the critically endangered species.
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Day octopus

Baited camera dropped to Pacific seabed. Then this happened

Scientists use weights to keep their camera equipment in place on the seabed – but this ocean dweller was strong enough to shift it.
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Sperm whales sleeping

Divers stumble upon pod of sleeping giants in Caribbean Sea

Researchers were on an expedition in Dominica when a pod of enormous sleeping sperm whales appeared in front of them.
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Close-up photo of The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is a crocodilian native to saltwater habitats, brackish wetlands and freshwater rivers. Concept for World Animal Day

The world’s largest reptile is a deadly apex predator that’s 5 metres long and weighs half a tonne

The saltwater crocodile is a huge apex predator that you definitely wouldn't want to encounter
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Wolf vs dog

Wolf vs dog: what’s the difference between this deadly apex predator and man’s best friend?

Many people ask what the difference is between a wolf and a dog, but the answer is not as straightforward as you would think
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Ichthyosaur skull CREDIT Trustees of the NHM London

Colossal prehistoric creatures once “ruled the oceans”. Now see them close-up at the Natural History Museum’s new London exhibition

Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep is a new exhibition coming to the Natural History Museum this spring
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Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone received a whopping 4,762,988 visits in 2025. But it wasn't the most-visited US national park

People flock to Yellowstone for its dramatic geysers, unique geological features and incredible wildlife. You may (or may not) be surprised to learn that it was not the most-visited US national park in 2025.
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Scoresby Sound

It’s bigger than Hawaiʻi, over 350km long and home to the ‘unicorn of the sea’

Scoresbysund is the largest fjord system in the world – but it’s probably not where you might assume it to be
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Baby echidna

Tiny, blind and totally hairless – puggles are so peculiar

This may be one of the oddest-looking animal babies in the natural world.
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Oak trees

Scientists uncover 'lost world’ beneath North Sea – once home to beavers, deer and even bears

A new study has found evidence to suggest the now-submerged landmass of Doggerland in Europe was covered in a temperate mosaic of oak, elm, and hazel more than 16,000 years ago…
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Illustration of a guinea worm (Dracunculus medinensis) emerging from an infected foot. The white thread-like worm is seen at centre; the female worm is a human parasite and may measure more than 1 metre long. Guinea worm disease, known as dracunculiasis, occurs in the tropics. Infection is through drinking water containing the water flea which harbours larvae of the worm. The larvae mature in body tissues. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea often develop. Once adult, the female worms blister the skin to escape from their host. A traditional remedy is to remove the worm by winding it on a small stick.

"It causes confusion, comas, and extreme daytime sleepiness and without treatment, it is generally fatal" 10 deadliest, most terrifying parasites on the planet

They may be microscopic but that doesn't mean they can't be lethal. Leoma Williams takes a look at the deadliest parasites in the world, from a zombie fungus to a worm that emerges from your foot
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Platypus swimming in a river, Eungella National Park, Australia

"Totally unexpected.” Scientists just discovered yet another extraordinary thing about the platypus

It is venomous, can sense electricity and glows under UV light. Now researchers have uncovered something else remarkable about this strange, egg-laying mammal.
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Elevated view across the Khasi hills Meghalaya, India.

The world’s longest venomous snake and a creature that smells like popcorn – meet 9 animals living in the wettest place on Earth

This remarkable place has a remarkable amount of rainfall. And as a result, the forests around it are hugely biodiverse
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Octopus punches grouper

Angry octopus caught punching big fish in South Pacific Ocean

When scientists dropped a video camera to the seafloor off Rotuma in the South Pacific Ocean, they filmed an octopus lashing out at a grouper.
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Rabies vaccine bottle with syringe on blue background, representing the concept of modern medicine, disease prevention, healthcare, scientific research,global vaccination awareness. Banner, copy space

Has anyone survived rabies? 

Is rabies really 100% fatal?
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