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Mysterious ‘ghost shark’, carnivorous ‘death ball’ sponge, and a worm living in a ‘glass castle’ – more than 1,100 new marine species discovered
The extraordinary discoveries were made over 13 ocean expeditions to some of the planet’s most extreme environments.
Xeme, xerus, xoloitzcuintle ... 7 crazy animal names beginning with 'x' including a bizarre x-ray fish
Yes, there are some animals alive today beginning with x. Here are four for starters, plus a dog breed. Can you think of any more?
9 beautiful, breathtaking photos of sea turtles that prove just how majestic (and fearless) these marine creatures can be
Flip out with these adorable photos to celebrate World Sea Turtle Day, a day that draws attention to the importance and beauty of these endangered animals
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Trap tentacles, spider-tails and faking death: Meet the world's most cunning snakes
The king cobra is widely considered to be the smartest snake in the world, but there are other snake species that use clever tactics to lure and catch their prey.
A hippo is dying of thirst in Botswana. But a pride of lions guards the water hole
In footage for the BBC TV series Natural World, David Attenborough narrates an encounter between a pride of lions and a lone hippo
Extraordinary and bizarre “miniature world” of slime mould revealed in winning image for The Wildlife Photography Awards 2026
The winner of the competition was chosen from a selection of five photographs voted on by the public.
"As the brood grew stronger, the mother grew weaker..." How one mother makes the ultimate sacrifice
Did you know the longest brooding period or ‘pregnancy’ of any known animal is a whopping four and a half years?
It was forged by fiery underwater explosions. Today, it’s a “natural laboratory” for researchers and tourists are banned
Surtsey was formed by volcanic eruptions in the 1960s – and has been legally protected ever since
Yellow brick road found at bottom of the ocean stuns scientists...
Think the yellow brick road is fictional? Think again. It’s real and it can be found more than 1,000 metres deep in the ocean
"DNA results showed the presence of either a leopard or jaguar..." 9 big cats that supposedly roam the UK, including the very real Cumbrian panther
We take a look at the big cats - both real and legend – that have roamed the wilds of the UK
T.rex had absolutely tiny arms. We may finally know why – and it's all to do with its massive head
As the heads of giant, carnivorous dinosaurs got larger and stronger, their arms got smaller and smaller…
“Never-before-seen animal behaviour, new locations, new science.” Watch first clip of David Attenborough narrating “blockbuster” BBC series
The third instalment of the David Attenborough-narrated series will air on the BBC this year
“One of the most vibrant and biodiverse places in Northern Ireland.” BBC’s Springwatch is a back – with a new live location for 2026
BBC Two's Springwatch will return with a new live location this year – here's everything you need to know
Epic 15,000km humpback whale journey breaks world record
A humpback that moved from Brazil to Australia, more than 15,000km away, has broken the world-record for the greatest distance between sightings of an individual.
Brits are going crazy for pet snakes. And it’s getting out of hand
The reptile pet trade is thriving, but demands are increasing for tighter regulatory controls
This bee might look like a flying, fluffy narwhal – but this is no bee. It’s the ultimate trickster
Bee-flies are found in gardens and allotments around the British Isles – so you might be lucky enough to spot one engaging in its unusual reproductive behaviour
It was sealed off for 5 million years, breathes and has a Chandelier Ballroom filled with 6 metre long crystals
Lechuguilla Cave, in New Mexico, is full of rare and spectacular geological formations
Is this genius plant better at math than you? The answer is probably yes
The first informal use of Voronoi diagrams can be traced back to 1644 – but the Chinese money plant has had it figured out for much longer.
"To a hungry, ravenous bear, a human is just a Goretex-clad, vertical seal..." World's 7 most dangerous, deadliest mammals for humans
What are the most dangerous mammals in the world? James Fair takes a look at the contenders... and includes some unlikely ones
It's pink, able to swim backwards AND upside down and is a mighty 2.5 metres long – not bad for a river creature...
All you need to know about the amazing Amazon River Dolphin from the experts at Whale and Dolphin Conservation
"It's one of the speediest snakes in the world, capable of moving at 20kph. Its venom affects the nerves and heart, and victims can die very quickly"
All you need to know about one of the world's deadliest snakes - the black mamba
"It conjures horror images of wide-eyed insanity, foaming at the mouth and an excruciating death." 10 deadliest diseases humans can get from animals
From rabies to plague, the world’s deadliest zoonotic diseases have shaped human history — and continue to threaten millions today.
It’s the size of Belgium and contains the highest waterfall on Earth – and it's home to monkey-hunting eagles
Huge table-top mountains, tumbling waterfalls and extraordinary wildlife – welcome to Venezuela's Canaima National Park.
Is there a place on Earth that is exactly the same if humans had never arrived? Or have we irreversibly changed the world forever?
Is there somewhere on Earth that is completely unaffected by humans? Caroline Steel investigates
