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Deadly nightlife: 10 dangerous wild animals that prefer to catch their victims at night
When the sun goes down, some of the world’s most dangerous animals become active. From stealthy predators to silent hunters, these ten wild creatures rely on darkness to track, ambush, and overpower their prey.
Watch agonising BBC footage of baby ostriches making a perilous journey for water and survival in the soaring heat of the Kalahari Desert
Ostrich chicks race against time in the scorching Kalahari, crossing the vast Etosha Salt Pan in search of life-saving water
10 most powerful whales on the planet – are these the ocean’s smartest killers?
Cetaceans are among the most intelligent creatures in the ocean and many whales have used their big brains to develop cunning hunting strategies.
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Watch amazing, brutal close up BBC footage of male bullfrogs fighting for the right to mate
In this gripping BBC Earth footage, the pond becomes a boxing ring as opponents fight for the prized central position
It's called WHAT? 10 hilariously ‘rude’ animal names – just try saying them around kids without a giggle
Meet the slippery dick, the cock-of-the-rock and other (sometimes magnificent) animals that have been given rude, funny and downright silly names
In this Ethiopian city, people feed one of Africa’s deadliest predators mouth-to-mouth
As darkness falls across Harar,
people gather to welcome the
city’s carnivorous visitors and
see them get their fill.
11 blind, extraordinary creatures that live and hunt for prey in complete darkness
Many animal species have adapted to survive and even evolve without sight, often relying on other senses - here are 10 blind animals with next to no vision
10 deadliest siblings on the planet – when sibling rivalry turns lethal
In the natural world, sibling rivalry can be a matter of survival.
The astounding, show-stopping winners of Wildlife Artist of the Year 2025
Celebrating the winners of Wildlife Artist of the Year 2025
Watch savage, brutal BBC footage – narrated by David Attenborough – of ferocious hippos battling for dominance
Watch hulking male hippos clash in a wet and wild African showdown
"I was dragged into the murk. I clawed at the sand in hope of grabbing a rock to hit the big carnivore and pry my leg out from its jaws"
Marine biologist Melissa Cristina Márquez went searching for one predator – but had a scary encounter with another.
It might not have any ears, but that doesn't stop it having the best hearing in the animal kingdom. Here's why...
When it comes to having good hearing, it seems ears don't matter
"Although the male doesn’t exactly die, it’s not much of a life either" - 8 deadliest mating rituals on the planet
10 fastest birds on the planet, including one that can cruise at 169kph for hours
From lightning-fast dives to marathon high-speed flight, these are the 10 fastest birds on Eart
"I was suddenly awoken by a bear trying to break in. First, it crawled around on the roof. Then it started pushing and clawing at the windows..."
Photographer Isaac Szabo talks hellbenders, chub nests and bears on the roof
Lion vs tiger: Which of these majestic big cast would win in a fight and be crowned ‘king of the beasts’?
Who would win in a fight - a tiger or a lion? Stuart Blackman weighs up the contenders...
On the brink of disappearing forever: Kew Gardens reveal the world’s rarest, most threatened plants
We take a look at 10 rare plants on the brink of extinction (or already extinct) in the wild, with the experts at Kew Gardens
Can hares and rabbits cross-breed?
Is there any such thing as a harrabbit?
"They began to circle the building, aggressively tapping their trunks along the walls. I heard rips and the sound of planks dropping coming from my room"
Wildlife biologist Stephanie Schuttler had a shocking wake-up call when a herd of angry giants paid a visit.
One of India's deadliest snakes is becoming even more dangerous...
Armed with skill, to remove India’s deadliest snake from where it doesn’t belong: inside people’s homes
Sleek and graceful yet powerful and merciless – no wonder we're captivated by wild cats. Here are the 10 most beautiful wild cats on the planet
Hidden beauties of the wild: small cats, big charm
10 animal killer plants that trap and devour their prey
Not all carnivores have teeth… Read on to learn about 10 ingenious - and deadly - meat-eating carnivorous plants.
Elephants have 'conveyor belt’ teeth, dolphins grow theirs in layers like trees, while sharks have a never-ending supply - so why are we stuck with just 2 sets?
From baby teeth to ‘conveyor belt’ molars, here’s why humans—and other mammals –grow and replace their teeth in such fascinatingly different ways
"I was once charged by a musk ox – and they can shift. Fortunately, I could shift faster than the photographer I was with..."
Wildlife photographer Pete Cairns on snow, squirrels and uncooperative eagles