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Crocodile in submerged forest among 12 astonishing images from Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026
From the seabed to the surface, these extraordinary images are a glimpse into the fascinating world of our oceans.
"On the first occasion, it only failed to drag the female researcher into the water because her trousers tore at the knee"
Despite its fame and horror film notoriety, very little is known about the anaconda. One man who has got to grips – quite literally – with this giant serpent is Jésus A Rivas... Here he explains what you need to know about this fearsome predator
It lives in poop, detonates at 90kph and dubbed the 'dung cannon'
Fungi aren’t generally known for their speed, yet one group is quicker off the mark than perhaps any other organism on the planet, the Pilobolus crystallinus
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Can any animal kill a blue whale? At 33 metres long and heavier than a Boeing 737, it is the largest creature ever to have lived but is it vulnerable?
It would be a brave animal that took on the world's biggest creature
What is the oldest known DNA, and is Jurassic Park still theoretically possible?
And do we even need to find ancient DNA to reconstruct dinosaur genetic sequences?
Insects lack the vital organ needed to breathe so how on earth do they survive?
Here's exactly how insects breathe without lungs
Meet the deadliest rat on the planet – it contains enough poison to kill an elephant
Predators beware! The world’s deadliest rat carries enough toxin to kill an elephant
"Its venom feels like it’s been inflicted by a gun shot." It might look harmless but don't be fooled as it delivers the world's most painful sting, leaving you in agony for 24 hours or more
It may only be 2.5cm but it sure packs a punch. Here's all you need to know about bullet ants
"They hide in the nooks and crannies of our beds, then come out at night to slurp up our blood like a smoothie…" 8 animals that could be in your bed
We like to think that we choose who we share our bedrooms with, yet sometimes, mother nature has other ideas.
This deep-sea animal was discovered in 1882. Still to this day it's almost never seen alive
The shape-shifting gulper eel is one of the ocean's strangest and most fascinating creatures.
They can shatter bones and sever spines – these are the deadliest tails on Earth
With bone-shattering swipes and scythe-like snaps, these are the most formidable, lethal tails in the animal kingdom
Why the RAF parachuted cats into Borneo’s mountains – the bizarre true story
Operation Cat Drop is the cautionary tale of when domestic felines were parachuted into villages to
control a growing pest problem in Borneo
“I cried with happiness.” Wildlife rescuers release young fur seal back into the wild in Tonga
People from several organisations came together to help the juvenile return to the ocean.
“I repeatedly observed lions tracking hyenas.” GPS collars reveal secrets of fierce carnivore rivalry
A study in Southern Africa has revealed surprising data about how lions and spotted hyenas interact.
Weird wings, glass bodies and 9,000-mile relay races: Meet the world’s 9 most bizarre butterflies
The insect world is full of weird and wonderful evolutionary designs, and these remarkable species prove that butterflies are far stranger than you might expect
This predator uses its 24 eyes to help with transferring sperm packets during courtship. It could be lurking in the shallows near you
Most jellyfish don't need proper eyes. Here's why box jellyfish do
It's bigger than France, Germany and Spain combined, is home to rainforests, savannahs, swamps and some of the world’s deadliest, strangest wildlife
It can seem eerily still in the forests of the Congo River in West Africa – and yet a diverse array of species inhabits this vast and mysterious land.
"It is estimated that just one bite contains enough venom to kill at least 100 humans." 4 most dangerous, deadliest snakes in Australia
Learn about the potent venom of these dangerous reptiles, as well as habitats, and the risks they pose to humans.
"Its ribs stretch the skin to the point that they burst right through it, producing a row of barbs that inject poison into any predator"
The Spanish ribbed newt has one of the most spectacular defence mechanisms out there. Find out how it fights back...
Its top speed is 50 miles per hour, it's constantly on the move and takes part in one of the greatest spectacles on the planet
Wildebeest are some of the most important and impressive animals on the African savanna. From mass migrations and group defence tactics to mysterious female horns, here’s what makes these large antelopes truly remarkable
"Treetops appear to lock together like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, separated by channels of blue sky." Why do some trees refuse to touch each other?
Crown shyness is when one canopy of tree branches avoids touching another's canopy. Phil Gates explains more
It's a gigantic 3 metres tall, reeks of rotten flesh and blooms for just 24 hours every 3 years
The world's smelliest plant draws in thousands of visitors, and often makes global headline news when it blooms
It's home to 900 fish species and one of the rarest animals on Earth – and was dubbed the 'aquarium of the world' by Jacques Cousteau
The Sea of Cortez in the Pacific Ocean is thought to be one of the most ecologically diverse seas
on the planet
“They shunt the toxic burden to their eggs.” Queen bees have a morbid way of protecting themselves against chemicals
In a beehive, it’s all about survival of the fittest – and it turns out the queen bee will go far to ensure she is the healthiest of them all.
