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The greatest wildlife stories of 2025 revealed
From a mega-nest of turtles and orcas using tools, to deep-sea sharks and 40,000-year-old mammoths, 2025 delivered some of the most astonishing wildlife discoveries ever.
"The sight is extraordinary and overwhelming. An entire beach studded with expectant mothers packed so tightly there’s barely room to step in between"
How one solemn maternal quest has morphed into one of nature’s greatest spectacles
Slow and deadly: 7 highly dangerous animals that barely move
From venomous fish to languid reptiles, these slow animals prove that standing still can be a lethal strategy
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"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
Can this vulnerable otter family survive an attack by a deadly caiman? Watch this astounding, brutal and heart-wrenching BBC footage to find out...
The brutal BBC footage shows how giant otters use teamwork to bring down a fearsome predator far stronger than them
What is the most common bear in the world? Clue – it's as tall as a basketball hoop...
10 fastest birds of prey in the world – able to reach speeds of almost 200 MPH, these deadly aerial predators strike in a blink of an eye
Able to reach speeds of almost 200 MPH, these aerial predators are nature’s ultimate hunters
10 rainbow animals that almost look unreal: Discover an unbelievable dazzling display of rainbow-coloured fur, feathers and scales
Discover the rare, rainbow-bright creatures whose colors are so surreal they look straight out of a fantasy world
"I was simply terrified. I felt the whoosh of the current – then it was gone, leaving only a cloud of scales and blood swirling in my flashlight beam"
A surprisingly illuminating night dive with a speedy bull shark
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.
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
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...