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"It grunts and gulps like a hungry pig and has claimed a dozen lives"
Despite their risks, these natural marvels can be a boon for marine life as they stir up the nutrients so there is lots of food for animals
Can fish actually drown?
Can fish drown? What about other species that spend their lives underwater? We explain the science of breathing underwater and what can go wrong
"It seems to be a lively business…" Just how do sharks mate?
Just how do sharks mate? Stuart Blackman explains
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Are any animals actually bulletproof?
There are some animals, says Ellen Husain, that seem to be able to deflect bullets...
Why do only small mammals hibernate? Why can't we?
Why don't larger animals hibernate? Steve Harris explains
Scuba diver films group of giant 'swimming heads' in Bali
Ocean sunfish, or mola mola, have no tail fin. Instead, they steer with a thick rudder-like fringe called a clavus, which gives them their unusual appearance.
Lost pilot whales were spotted in the Thames. This is what happened next
Marine mammal experts responded to the unusual sighting and tried to encourage the pod back to the safety of deeper seas.
They have enormous goggly eyes, sticky-out swivelling ears, long grippy fingers – and look like Yoda
All you ever need to know about the tarsier
Beneath the ocean, a giant conveyor belt is slowing down. If it stops, the deadly consequences could be global
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation may be weakening, which could cause huge problems for the planet
This eye belongs to a feline predator – can you guess which one in less than 10 seconds?
This is a close-up image of an animal eye – can you guess which creature it belongs to?
A forgotten landscape is coming back to life – and it feels like stepping back in time
Kate Bradbury tunes into the sounds of nature at the Knepp Rewilding Project
66 million years ago, the dinosaurs died – but ants thrived. Scientists just figured out why
An analysis of ant genomes has revealed how ants achieved species richness.
The oldest thing on Earth is a massive 4.4 billion years old – and there’s more to it than meets the eye
The Jack Hills in Western Australia are home to ancient zircon crystals that offer remarkable clues about Earth’s early crust, water, and the origins of life.
Striking image of beavers in a Polish city wins 2026 Rewilding Europe award
The award is a special category in the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, organised by the German Society for Nature Photography
Deep-sea scientists discover 57 new species in a canyon nearly twice as deep as the Grand Canyon
This deep-sea expedition explored one of the most biologically dynamic regions in the South Atlantic.
“I could watch them forever.” This adorable clip will give your soul a boost
Puffins spend the entire winter out at sea – but visitors to their breeding colonies can watch their adorable antics during spring and summer.
Alaska's rivers are turning bright orange - and we know why
Acid rock drainage might have implications for wildlife and people, scientists say.
Florida scientists are using underwater umbrellas to protect coral reefs
Placing underwater umbrellas over vulnerable corals could help to protect them from marine heatwaves, according to a new study.
Scientists have just discovered some of the world’s loudest birds – by accident
The researchers were trying to solve the mystery of why some birds are louder than others
Big cat spotted on camera trap in a Guatemalan forest. Here’s why experts are so excited
The sighting of a jaguar using a wildlife corridor may suggest that Central American populations are less fragmented than initially thought
“It clumps up like a ball of wet spaghetti.” This tiny organism can contract 200 times faster than a human can blink
Scientists have figured out how Spirostomum ambiguum achieves this remarkable feat.
8,400 years ago, a lake bigger than France suddenly disappeared. What happened next changed Earth forever
The story of Lake Agassiz reveals how quickly a changing climate can reshape landscapes, ecosystems and human civilisation
More than 5% of Switzerland’s glacial ice vanished in 2026, say scientists
A winter with little snow followed by an exceptionally warm summer has led to a year of rapid melting in the European country.
Butterflies are extremely hard to catch – and scientists just uncovered their secret weapon
Butterfly wings are not just strikingly beautiful – as it turns out, they’re also extremely useful for escaping death.
