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Is Harry the lizard real in Death in Paradise? And just what type of lizard is the beloved TV fan favourite?
Is Harry the lizard real in Death in Paradise? What type of lizard is he? We take a look
This ancient cave in New Zealand has been hiding a "remarkable" secret
Fossils of birds and other animals unearthed from the cavern provide a "missing volume" in New Zealand’s natural history, say researchers.
The US Navy detected a strange sound in the ocean. These scientists think it could be coming from the loneliest animal on the planet
Known as the “loneliest whale in the world”, the mystery 52-hertz whale sings at a different frequency from other baleen species – could it be lonely?
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"There was a loud ‘CRACK‘.’The filming vehicle was falling rapidly through the sea ice, and we had seconds to escape”
On paper it sounded a good idea...
It's only 32cm long, yet it can drink alcohol all day long and never get drunk or hungover
"If you see any of these signs, back away slowly" – how to stay safe around wild elephants
Always remember wild elephants can be dangerous, especially if they feel threatened
How on earth did herbivore dinosaurs get enough food?
Karen Emslie explains how plant-eating dinosaurs, with tiny their heads and enormous bodies, found enough food to eat, despite limited resources
Australian officials declared war on this giant bird after it destroyed crops. But even machine guns couldn’t stop it
In 1932, Australia declared war on 20,000 emus – and lost. This is the incredible story of the Emu War
“We may get close someday.” Genetic engineers are working to bring the dodo back from extinction – and it may save existing wildlife on Mauritius
Back in 2022, the dodo's genome was sequenced from a DNA sample. Now the company trying to resurrect the long-extinct flightless bird is working with Mauritian conservationists to restore habitat ready for eventual re-wilding.
What’s the meaning behind Groundhog Day? And can this adorable-looking creature actually predict the weather?
You might be familiar with the well-known comedy film, but is it based in any fact? We take a look at the meaning behind Groundhog Day
6 surprising incestuous animals – and why these species prefer to keep it in the family
From wolves to cichlid fish, inbreeding has been observed in a surprising amount of species
“The resilience is extraordinary.” A gosling chick must plunge 400 feet down a rocky cliff – just hours after being born
In tense footage captured by the BBC, a barnacle gosling must leap from a cliff edge to its parents below. Will it make it?
Mauled by a crocodile or snapped in two by a tiger – what's the worst way to die from a wildlife encounter?
Some animals use sharp teeth and claws to bring down human prey, others use more surprising techniques. Here are the worst ways to die through an encounter with wildlife
It's the size of 3 Central Parks in New York, could be 8,650 years old – and glows in the dark. Forget the blue whale this beast is the world's biggest organism
This humongous fungus is the biggest organism in the world
"My heart sank. I could see how helpless the mother looked, and I could only imagine how frightened and exhausted her baby must have been"
Rescuers rush to rescue this baby elephant – will they arrive in time?
Why did dinosaurs get so darned big?
Palaeontologist Jon Tennant discusses the reasons behind dinosaurs' colossal size.
Can humans and chimpanzees interbreed?
What is the likelihood of a 'humanzee'?
How and why do seahorses change colour?
Marine biologist and photographer Matt Doggett answers your wild question.
Do sharks develop a taste for human flesh after a first bite?
Humans aren’t natural prey for sharks and it’s incredibly unlikely that sharks get a taste for humans after a bite
“This is no ordinary octopus.” Watch the weird sea creature that can walk on land – wait, what?
This amazing octopus species was only discovered in 2011
It can be seen from space and contains a staggering two hundred million mounds, each one nine metres across and two and a half metres tall
Are termites the best builders in the business?
"The 200kg beast ripped off a large part of his calf and nearly severed his leg" – 10 deadliest river animals that can deliver a lethal punch
These dangerous river animals are best avoided, unless you want a nasty surprise...
Why longer penises make sex safer
When it comes to this species, size is everything as it can affect survival.
"These are not ordinary teeth as not only are they razor sharp and coated with iron, they have a pair of venom glands in their lower jaws" World's 7 deadliest reptiles
Uncover the deadly secrets of the world's most deadly reptiles.