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"It's the most exotic beverage on the planet and made from beans that have been extracted from animal poop..."
Civet coffee is a delicacy, where coffee beans pass through the gut of a South-East Asian mammal before being turned into a tasty brew. No we are not joking... Stuart Blackman explains all
“These have never been described in sharks.” Experts aimed to study how sharks communicate danger – so turned to a bizarre, flat fish
The study marks the first documented evidence of a "disturbance cue" being used by cartilaginous fish
It spans nearly 5 acres, grows on competitors and has a habit of strangling its host
Seeds of the banyan tree are small and unlikely to survive on the ground – but it’s found a way to thrive anyway.
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It's the size of a rat, incredibly cute, yet extremely weird – and can sail through the air on its very own parachute
All you ever needed to know about the sugar glider
Vampires, vaquitas, vervet monkeys – 8 remarkable animals beginning with 'v' including a blood-sucking spider and the world's rarest animal
From the vampire bat to viperfish, here are 8 animals beginning with the letter 'v'
One of England’s oldest trees – which loomed over the Sherwood Forest for over 1,000 years – has died. Here’s why
The tree is perhaps best known for its link to Robin Hood’s story – as legend has it, him and his Merry Men used it as shelter for years.
Do any birds have teeth?
Why don't birds have teeth? And did they ever have teeth? Stuart Blackman explains
Firefly vs glow-worm: what exactly is the difference between these two dazzling creatures?
Wondering what the difference is between glow-worms and fireflies? Here's the answer
"If the ‘gators don’t get you, the algae just might..." 10 most dangerous, deadliest lakes on the planet, including one that turns animals to stone
You wouldn't want to take a dip in any of these deadly lakes...
7 animals that can kill a rhino: They may be fearsome, heavily armoured, and weigh more than 2 tonnes but they aren’t invincible
There aren't many animals brave enough to take on a rhino…
This peculiar rodent is the size of a domestic cat and weirdly covered in bands of deep, rich reds and blues
This giant squirrel is known more for its colour scheme, than its impressive size. Discover the rainbow squirrel
It's almost the same size as Switzerland, home to a 6.5 foot giant, a tiny, very deadly, octopus and is slowly turning the wrong colour...
While the Yellow Sea is a remarkable place for wildlife, the area has become one of the most degraded marine areas on the planet
"Its dorsal fin is lined with venomous spines that deliver instant, intense pain. Any animal on the receiving end – including us – is likely to recoil in agony..."
A freshwater fish with venom that delivers excruciating pain that ‘runs like fire’
"When frozen they have no detectable heartbeat, breathing or brain activity." 10 extraordinary animals that thrive in Earth's harshest conditions, including one that 'dies'
Meet 10 masters of the extreme who can survive the harshest conditions on Earth
How can I stop my cat hunting – and killing – wildlife?
Here are different ways to limit the kill rate of your cat. A recent figure from the Mammal Society estimates that cats in the UK catch up to 27 millions birds each year, and 275 million prey items overall per year.
What's the world's biggest parrot? There are two contenders: one has a massive 1m wingspan and the other weighs a whopping 3kg
Meet two giant birds fighting for the title of world's biggest parrot.
"Floating in the red juice was a corpse..." 10 of the most shocking wild animals found in supermarkets
You never know what could be lurking in supermarket aisles says Matt Havercroft
Venomous hunter chillingly stores paralysed victims ALIVE – with no chance of escape – underground for killing and eating later
The northern short-tailed shrew might look cute, but it has a lethal bite. Here's how it paralyses and preserves its prey for a late night feast.
Can a person outrun an elephant?
Put it this way - you don't want to be a position where you find out...
These magnificent, agile ocean creatures can leap, spin and soar through sea and air: The ocean's 7 most impressive and spectacular acrobats
Spinning, leaping and dancing through the water and air – the ocean is home to some of the most agile and athletic creatures on the planet.
“It can live forever & devour prey many times its size, which stand no chance of escape; the more the victim struggles, the more tangled they become”
Nick Baker takes a look at the fascinating hydra
13 spectacular images of rhinos that showcase the majestic power of these endangered creatures
Discover incredible photos of these impressive animals
"Prey is disembowelled and rapidly consumed, often still conscious." 10 deadly species that form ruthless gangs to hunt and kill prey
From coordinated hunts to ruthless ambushes, some of the world’s deadliest animals become even more formidable when they work together
“We were speeding alongside a cheetah at night as he closed in on a gazelle when SLAM! Everything went black”
Documentary cinematographer Jamie McPherson recalls a dangerous night drive following cheetahs on the hunt
