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Satellites spot gathering of gigantic tusked animals on remote Arctic island. It has never been seen before
The crowd of animals was discovered as part of the Walrus from Space project, which is using satellite imagery to explore what might happen to these huge marine mammals as the climate changes.

The 5 weirdest animal friendships on the planet: Animal pairings that shouldn’t get along but are actually the best of friends
These unexpected friendships prove that nature’s strangest duos can make the closest companions

Nature’s weirdest defenders: From blood-shooting lizards to slime-spewing fish, 10 creatures that fight back dirty if attacked
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This creature has one of the mightiest, most lethal weapons in the animal kingdom – and he uses it to impress the girls
Meet the male fiddler crab, a tiny beach brawler whose oversized claw is both his greatest weapon and his boldest love letter

'Unicorn of the sea' washes ashore in Ireland. The bizarre Arctic animal has never been seen here before
Known for its iconic tusk, experts say this is the first time a narwhal has been recorded in Irish waters.

Can big genitals be a hindrance?
When big genitals become life threatening

Why do seals lie like bananas?
We take a look at the reason behind this characteristic pose

“These parrot apartment blocks can be the size of a small car” – and they’re causing chaos in a city near you
The monk parakeet has been a colourful, not to mention noisy, addition to the cityscapes of Madrid

Butterflies are changing the way they behave – and climate change is to blame
Some red admirals now stay for winter instead of migrating south

Campaigners want this pod of dolphins to be granted the same legal rights as humans. Here’s why
The rights of nature movement recognises that natural entities and ecosystems are rights holders in law – here's how it works.

When scientists sunk a deep-sea robot 1,300 metres into the Pacific Ocean they found something staggering...
A remotely operated vehicles found never-before-seen hydrothermal activity on the seabed in Papua New Guinea.

Land can be divided up, but who owns the world’s oceans? It’s a tricky question – here’s what the UN thinks
Ever wondered whether anyone owns the world's oceans – including the High Seas? Melissa Hobson takes a look

This creature looks like a big worm – but has teeth, tentacles, a pseudo penis and can pop its own eyes out of its head
It looks like a big worm – but has teeth, tentacles and a pseudo penis

“A beehive is as natural as a pasture of grazing sheep.” Why beekeeping is causing a huge problem for wild bees – according to scientists
A dramatic rise in the number of managed beehives is negatively impacting wild pollinating insects

How do diving gannets avoid breaking their necks when entering the water at speeds of nearly 100 km/h?
The sight of gannets diving into water for their prey is impressive to behold, but how do they avoid breaking their necks at such a high speed?

10 fastest swimmers in the ocean, including one animal that can accelerate to nearly 80MPH quicker than a Porsche
When it comes to fastest animal, we usually think of cheetahs, but many ocean creatures also boast spectacular sprints – here are some of the quickest

There's an adorable animal in the Rockies that yells at hikers. Experts are worried its call may be fading
A new study suggests a severe decline in the number of young America pikas in the Rocky Mountains as the climate warms.

"Totally surreal": exceptionally rare white whale amazes divers in Tonga
These tourism guides have been on the sea for 28 years. This is the first time they've seen an all-white whale.

‘I spent 4 days tracking a leopard in Mozambique. It led me to something terrifying.’
Douglas Flynn was tasked with tracking a leopard that walked with lions – with chilling consequences

5 horrifyingly gruesome, grisly animals that kill and eat their prey from the inside out
Some of nature's smallest predators are also the most disturbing, evolving ingenious ways to devour their prey while still alive

How and why kangaroos hop: The secrets behind their powerful – and very speedy – bounce...
BBC Wildlife contributor Ben Phillips answers your wild question.

Love spiders? 18 incredible, gob-smacking spider facts, from the biggest to the deadliest - and even how many are probably living in your house right now
Spiders are one of the easiest groups of invertebrates to watch and they're fascinating creatures. Here are some of our favourite fun spider facts.

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