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"This was a disaster for native wildlife that had few defences. This small, agile predator can find its way into the narrowest burrow"
Could mink be on their way out across Britain?
"They found a large, nose-shaped structure, bigger than a Cadillac, inside a house..."
The world’s biggest wasp nest is longer than a Cadillac and shaped like a nose
At 7cm long it's not only the biggest wasp in the world but the deadliest thanks to its 6mm stinger – just how deadly is it?
This giant wasp would not be a welcome guest at your picnic, says Kitty Aldis
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Scientists entered a cave on a mysterious Caribbean island, strewn with strange fossils. What they found there was like nothing else on Earth
Bees are known for being incredibly smart – this recent discovery confirms that their ancient counterparts were just as resourceful.
Scientists tied plastic bottles to fishing nets – what happened next amazed them
Hundreds of dolphins die in fishing nets every year. How adding this one thing to nets s could help save them
Hundreds of miles. One plastic cap. 307 individual hitchhikers
Researchers found hundreds of organisms hitchhiking on a plastic bottle cap and warn that this type of pollution could cause invasive species to move into new areas
Did Neanderthals talk – a lot – like us?
just how communicative were neanderthals?
It was a 2-metre-tall, 500kg prehistoric monster pig with bone-crushing jaws – one of the most ferocious predators ever to have lived
These huge, terrifying, prehistoric pig-like creatures were the t-Rex of their day, says Will Newton
Are there snakes in the freezing Arctic?
Yes there is a snake that can live in the Arctic Circle says Jules Howard, thanks to special adaptions
It was a snake, but no ordinary snake. At a staggering 4m long this prehistoric monster was the largest venomous serpent to have ever lived
Known from just a handful of fossils, Laophis remains one of the most intriguing and elusive giant snakes ever discovered.
It spans 7m and contains 50,000 scurrying creatures that all work together to take down prey
Living, hunting and raising young together, this social spider forms one of the largest cooperative groups of any arachnid in the world.
“They don’t have the strength – so they’ve turned into a mass killing machine”
In a clip from the BBC’s Evolution, Chris Packham explains how ants have evolved to become efficient hunters
DSLR vs mirrorless. Full frame vs APS-C. Which wildlife photography kit is actually right for you – and what do all the acronyms mean
Our expert buyer’s guide to wildlife photography kit is full of inside advice for the total newbie or seasoned pro
It might be called a cat but this is no cat, and can even climb down trees head-first. Discover the USA's weirdest, most secretive predator...
Learn all about the fisher in this expert guide by Pamela Flick, from Defenders of Wildlife
"Marine animals were mysteriously dropping dead: around 1 million were wiped out." Scientists now know the reason why – and it's terrifying
Marine researchers in Australia have found what might be the most toxic species of microalgae ever studied.
“350,000 are culled each year – it should be more like 750,000.” Rising deer populations are ravaging woodlands in the UK
With rising deer populations destroying woodlands, the UK faces a simple question: why aren’t we eating more of them?
Bee vs fly: what's the difference between these two buzzing insects?
We think we know the difference, but sometimes one of these insects mimics the behaviours of the other – which can make things very confusing...
The huge 200kg 'man-eating' sea monster that never actually ate anyone
These colossal clams were rumoured to kill humans but the opposite is true – climate change, pollution and overharvesting are pushing them to the brink
It's adorably fluffy, weighs the same as a border collie dog, sleeps for 20 hours a day - and communicates by snoring and belching
The koala is an iconic marsupial native to Australia, and was originally thought to be related to bears.
“The fish’s brain, nervous systems and internal workings of the head are visible.” Meet the see-through deep-sea dweller
Down in the twilight zone, this fish’s head is see-through for a reason
Researchers went into a Neolithic cave on a remote Swedish island – and found unexpected remains
Archaeologists unearthed the remains of two canids in a cave on an isolated island – how did they get there?
It looks like a cat, acts like a cat, but don't be fooled – this is no cat... Discover Madagascar's agile, stealthy, ferocious apex predator
We take a look at one of the strangest predatory mammals on the planet, the fossa
Can any animals kill a polar bear? 6 contenders that could just be brave enough to take on the deadliest, most powerful bear on the planet
Polar bears are the Arctic’s apex predator, but are there any animals that might emerge victorious in a face-off?
17 immense photos of the biggest animals on the planet
From prowling tigers and roaming elephants to muscular crocodiles and massive blue whales – these images capture the beauty and power of the world's biggest creatures.
