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"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
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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.
Scientists could have found a way to get dinosaur DNA – and it could change everything
Could Jurassic Park become a reality? Scientists finally have an answer...
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.
“We did not want to see this.” Researchers stunned as predator hiding in plain sight suddenly strikes
All was placid on the ocean floor, when this predator struck in a flash.
Scientists spent 22,000 hours watching black bears hibernating in Virginia. Here's what they learnt
As temperatures rise due to climate change, bears may be more active during times where they were traditionally hibernating – and this change in behaviour could drive bears to seek out food in human-inhabited areas, according to a new study.
North American beaver vs Eurasian beaver: what's the difference between these two huge rodents?
Separated by thousands of miles, North American and Eurasian beavers have distinct differences – right down to the way they engineer their dams
Up to 200,000 porcupine caribou make an arduous migration from the Yukon to Alaska every year. Watch their incredible journey
Witness one of the planet's greatest animal migrations.
At 130km across, it's the world’s largest natural mirror – but this otherworldly landscape is stranger than it looks, and has starred in Star Wars
Salar de Uyuni is an enormous desert of white salt in Bolivia. Here's everything you need to know...
"At first he licked the doors and tyres, but then decided to spar with the hood. I didn’t feel safe trying to stop him"
Wildlife photographer Deena Sveinsson on braving the cold for the perfect shot
This 2-metre monster latched onto a diver's face with its needle-sharp teeth and left him needing more than 20 stitches and plastic surgery…
This terrifying eel is worth avoiding because of it's ability to latch on and spin like a crocodile
