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“They live in paradise – there really is no need to leave.” There’s a temple in India where locals go to worship – alongside 20,000 rats
At a temple in Rajasthan, black rats are not pests but family, thriving in an ecosystem shaped by faith
Experts left camera traps in one of Kenya’s most remote forests – and captured a rare and mysterious creature
One of Africa’s rarest creatures is caught on a trail camera – hundreds of kilometres from where it was expected to be
Yapok, yak, yidiyidi ... 14 amazing animals beginning with 'Y ' including a very cute yellow squirrel and a fearsome yacaré caiman
Here are 14 animals starting with the letter 'Y', but which ones have we forgotten? Let us know
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"Capable of striking fear into the heart of divers everywhere, it's as dangerous as it is beautiful..." 10 deadliest, most dangerous fish on the planet
Beyond the shark! We bring you a veritable who's who of the scariest fish species lurking in the deep (and not-so-deep) waters.
509 snakes captured in southeastern US. Many are carrying deadly infections
Research in Florida, South Carolina and Georgia suggests snakes could face catastrophe due to pathogen prevalence.
"These specialised teeth allowed them to crack, crush, and chew bones." 10 fearsome, deadly prehistoric dogs that roamed Earth millions of years ago
They may be closely related to today’s domestic dogs, but you certainly wouldn’t want to pet these extinct canids… Meet 10 deadly prehistoric dogs
Siberia’s ‘Gateway to Hell’ is getting bigger. And it'’s spewing out prehistoric animals
Known by some as the ‘Gateway to Hell’, the Batagay crater in Siberia is the world’s largest megaslump
"One key thing to remember – it can run as fast as a racehorse..." 10 most dangerous animals you REALLY don't want to meet on a hike
From venomous predators to deceptively small killers, these animals can turn a peaceful hike into a life-threatening emergency
The world's smallest penis will surprise you: "Evolution didn't forget to finish the job. Bigger is only better when bigger helps..."
Which animal has the smallest penis? We investigate...
"While she is doing the needlework, the male brings the threads. Little by little she laces it up to form a cup using dozens of stitches."
The little bird that's a very adept seamstress
It's famous for its white sands, surf – and being the shark bite capital of the world...
Why are there so many shark bites in Volusia County, Florida? Here’s everything you need to know
It can weigh a whopping 800kg and move at a rapid 40kph, but it's not the only giant out there... 7 biggest bears on the planet
The largest members of the bear family are fascinating for far more than just the size of their paws or the strength of their bite.
“It’s like being electrocuted and set on fire at the same time…” Discover one of the world's most dangerous trees
This tree is considered one of the world’s most venomous plants, and its painful effects can last for years.
It’s as long as a Ford Transit van – and has an elongated, odd-looking torpedo-shaped beak, perfect for grabbing slippery prey...
Meet the charismatic and colourful Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin
"It drops large cones that weigh 40 pounds apiece – more than heavy enough to kill a passer-by..." 8 most dangerous trees on the planet
From tropical terrors to coniferous killers – here are some tree species you might want to avoid the next time you’re walking in the woods.
"The real danger comes when they horrifyingly attach INSIDE your body..."
Leeches are famous for drinking blood – and being used in medicine. But can these slippery little vampires ever be deadly?
Are the any deadly big cats in the USA?
What wild cats roam the US? James Fair investigates
Why do humans grow so slowly compared to other animals?
Most animals mature quickly. Humans take their time. The reasons are complex.
“It was like an elephant’s trunk – 4 times its original size." This deadly sting causes pain, swelling, difficulty breathing and heart issues...
This fish disguises itself on the seabed to trick prey into coming close, then sucks them into its hungry mouth using a strong vacuum
Can a human outrun a rhino? Just how fast are these giants when they charge?
You don't want to get in the way of these intimidating animals, as they can move faster than you think...
"As it lurks behind the trapdoor, a twitch on the trip wire alerts it that something tasty has just walked past..."
The master secret ambush predator, that spend most of their lives hidden beneath the soil, waiting to strike with lightning speed.
"The toady face is the spider’s backside..." Arachnophobes look away now as here are the 10 weirdest spiders in the world
Check out the weirdest spiders in the world, from the curiously-named 'happy-bum spider' to a fearsome species that eats its sexual partner
Zebu, Zorilla... 8 animals starting with 'z' including some crazy ones and a species that's the last word listed in the English dictionary
How many animals beginning with a 'z' can you name? Here are eight to get you started...
There's an animal in the tropical forests of Borneo that breastfeeds its young for 6.5 years
Orangutans have one of the longest breastfeeding periods among mammals, new study finds.
