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Inside the world's most otherworldly wildlife destinations
Watch heart-stopping footage of desperate flying foxes dodging deadly, monstrous crocodiles to collect water from a predator-infested river
This incredible BBC Earth footage shows the aerial agility of the mega bat and the ambush tactics of the freshwater crocodile
Deadly city dwellers: 4 lethal apex predators lurking in urban streets, from big cats to deadly bears
Discover the predators that call some of the world's cities hone
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Researchers abseil deep into Nevada cave and discover 580,000 years of climate history
A one-metre-long core of calcite extracted from a cave wall in the southwestern United States has offered researchers a rare insight into how climate has changed over the past six ice ages…
Dove vs pigeon: one gets bad rep, while the other is a symbol of peace – but what is the difference between these two similar-looking birds?
What's the difference between pigeons and doves? Are doves and pigeons the same bird? Tom Hibbert from The Wildlife Trusts takes a look
5 giants of the sky: Discover the birds with the biggest, most enormous wingspans – including one as long as a car
Meet the wandering albatross, whose wingspan is roughly the length of a Fiat 500, and four more feathered titans
10 smartest animals on the planet: Discover the world's cleverest creatures, including some unexpected species redefining intelligence
Which are the cleverest animals in the world? And how do we even rate intelligence? We take a look
As long as a double bed and shaped like a barrel, these cute and – quite weird – mammals are fast swimmers that use their bizarre snouts like snorkels
Tapirs are rather unusual-looking mammals, and they are absolutely amazing creatures.
Against all odds: 5 incredible animal survival stories from around the world, including the three-legged lion that swam across a crocodile-infested river
From tiny frogs travelling thousands of miles to lions overcoming deadly injuries, these remarkable tales showcase the resilience and determination of wildlife
What's the difference between zebras and horses?
They may look similar but zebras and horses are very different species
Watch hungry gannets performing death-defying, perilous dives at breakneck speeds to catch food – where one small mistake can lead to death
This amazing filming shows the bravery and agility of female gannets
Which animals were the first to lock lips and kiss? Scientists astounded by evidence of kissing long before humans
According to a recent study, our ancestors have been smooching for more than 21 million years…
Enormous hoard of black dinosaur bones discovered in Transylvania. That's not all that was found
The newly discovered bonebed contained more than 800 vertebrate fossils, belonging to at least 17 species, including dinosaurs, pterosaurs, crocodiles and turtles.
"In our hands now lies not only our own future but that of all other living creatures" - 15 inspiring quotes from Sir David Attenborough
Our favourite quotes from the legendary naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough, as he celebrates his 99th birthday.
Why do some birds’ eggs have patterns?
Many birds' eggs have patterning on them. Mike Toms explains why.
"Each family display loyalty, courage and generosity" – These wild dogs might be branded villains, but what I found in the savannah completely changed my mind
In the jackal’s world, mum and dad stay together for life and their offspring are always eager to help. Patricia Moehlman can’t help but admire these amazing animals.
Polar bear riding enormous frozen whale among National Geographic's best photos of 2025
Six million marauding antelope and a close encounter with a deadly shark also feature in National Geographic's Pictures of the Year.
A new type of lion roar has just been discovered. Here's why that matters
New research reveals lions use two different roars, a discovery that could transform how conservationists monitor and protect threatened populations across Africa.
An animal that can give birth through its back and a creature that can project its ribs through its skin to launch poison: 7 weirdest amphibians on the planet
8 brutal, jaw-dropping great white shark moments captured in photos and film that expose their raw, explosive power and deadly ferocity
Awesome ocean moments reveal the raw power and regal beauty of nature’s most formidable ocean predator
One of the biggest fish ever, this deadly prehistoric killer was the size of a small car, had lethal jaws that resembled a guillotine and the biting power of a T rex
This prehistoric arachnid monster was the size of a house cat with a deadly sting in its tail...
You wouldn't want to come across one of these in the woods
10 weirdest toilet habits in the animal kingdom – including stacking poop, eating it for breakfast and peeing out your mouth
Wild, weird and seriously messy animal bathroom habits
Why are a peacock’s eyespots frozen in place even when the rest of the train ripples and moves? Why does that matter? The secret is hidden in the feathers
The vibrant colours of the male birds’ spectacular display conceal a miracle of engineering.