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Watch incredible close-up footage of a giraffe doing the splits just to take a sip of water…
Evolution gave giraffes a 5-metre plumbing problem…
Staggering drone footage shows 24m giants speeding through Indonesian waters
Wildlife watchers were lucky enough to be joined by three pygmy blue whales.
As a huge storm approached the US coast, California's great white sharks did this
For the first time, scientists have documented what white sharks do when storms are on the way.
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Is this the world's most aggressive animal? The size of a fox, this badass raids beehives, steals from lions, shrugs off snake venom and never backs down…
Renowned for fighting larger animals, the honey badger (also known as the ratel) is a notorious mammal found across much of Africa and Asia.
"Constriction prevents blood from reaching vital organs, including the heart, and that’s why you die…" 5 deadly snakes that can crush and eat people
Being killed and swallowed whole by a snake is the stuff of nightmares, but how likely is it? And what snakes are capable of it?
5 ancient prehistoric, pioneering human species that once lived alongside us, interacted with us, and - in some cases - even mated with us…
We may be the only human species alive today, but just a few hundred thousand years ago there was a remarkable diversity of humans living across the world…
"It swoops down on its prey and grasps it with claws as it tears off the head…" 7 animals brave enough to take on – and kill – the deadly king cobra
The longest-recorded king cobra was an impressive 5.85 metres long, raising the question, what sort of animal would dare to take one on?
It has a built-in suction cup, vampire-like fangs, can swallow its prey whole – and has one very disgusting dining habit
Rocksuckers can swallow limpets whole before later regurgitating the shell
“Probably ate it headfirst." Here's what scientists found inside this deep-sea fish’s bulging belly
Researchers at the Natural History Museum wanted to solve the intriguing mystery of what was inside this rare fish’s enormous stomach without cutting it open – here’s how they did it.
Wolves were the poster child for the ‘alpha male’ concept – until researchers realised they’d got it wrong
Alpha males do exist in the animal kingdom – but not in the species you might think
It looks like a mouse but don't be fooled – this is no ordinary mouse. This is one badass, very aggressive rodent that can take on deadly scorpions – and win…
Meet the tiny predator that howls at the moon before striking a deadly attack – discover the deadliest mouse in the world.
Would any animals survive a nuclear explosion?
Could any animals survive a nuclear explosion? Ellen Husain investigates
"Its lethal harpoon is strong enough to pierce a wetsuit and it remains loaded even after death…"– 10 animals that can kill even when they're dead
Steer clear of these animals, even if they're dead...
"Torpedo-shaped bodies, pointed snout and a jutting lower jaw packed with fearsome, sharp teeth – it has been known to attack swimmers…"
All you ever needed to know about the barracuda
Think it's just elephants that have trunks? Think again! Here are 7 animals that have trunks – including surprisingly a primate…
The animal kingdom is full of unique shapes and appendages – here's a closer look at trunks (and really long noses)
The terrifying, deadly island off Brazil that only scientists and soldiers can visit
Discover the island where there's a snake for every square metre - including one of the world's deadliest...
Crab might be a delicacy, but this one is highly poisonous and deadly to eat – just a tiny amount can kill a human and there's no antidote!
Discover the colourful, toxic crab which can kill – warning, there is no cure - and therefore shoudn't be eaten!
"They’re the size of a grain of rice… but hundreds can swarm you and deliver a surprisingly sharp bite and draw blood…"
Sand piranhas keep beaches clean by feasting on dead and decaying matter and returning their nutrients to the ecosystem
How do whales mate? For animals as big as whales, sex can be a tricky affair and lengthy affair - here's how they do it
Discover the fascinating world of whale reproduction...
"By the next day, his body had been entirely dissolved by the heat and acidity…" 10 deadliest national parks in USA
If you're thinking of visiting one of these US national parks, think twice and prepare accordingly - some of them are more dangerous than others.
It's only the size of 4 tennis courts… yet it could be the oldest place on Earth and home to some of the world's most formidable apex predators
“It was pure chaos!” This diver stumbled across a huge creature cruising through the ocean…
Underwater videographer shares incredible footage of the moment he discovers an enormous lion's mane jellyfish.
It strikes fear into swimmers around the world and sends people scrambling from the water – but what exactly is the point of a dorsal fin?
The dorsal fin is one of the most recognisable features in the animal kingdom, but it's far more than a dramatic silhouette. Here's why so many creatures have evolved one
