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3 miles down, deep-sea robots discovered an incredibly hostile habitat with scorching 400°C waters, smoking black chimneys and – somehow – life...
The Beebe Vent Field in the Cayman Trough is home to the world’s deepest known hydrothermal vents
Scientists drop recorders into Amazon stream – and catch predators hunting like orcas
Electric eels 'switch off' their electronic pulses to sneak up on prey – a hunting strategy similar to that of orcas using (and not using) echolocation.
Rabbit vs hare: Just what's the difference between these two hopping marvels?
A hare might look very similar to a rabbit, but they are two very different species, with very different social structures. Nicole Wallace takes a look at how they differ
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Quokka, quahog, quetzal... 9 amazing animals beginning with 'Q'
From a quail to a quoll, here are nine animals starting with a 'q'
Giant squid detected in deep-sea canyon off coast of Australia
Scientists have found evidence of giant squid and numerous other rarely seen marine creatures off the coast of Western Australia.
23 extremely rare North Atlantic right whales born off US coast
There are fewer than 400 North Atlantic right whales on the planet, so a strong birthing season gives conservationists hope for the future of the critically endangered species.
"Its nickname is the ‘undertaker bird’, thanks to its hunched posture and huge black wings that resemble an ominous cloak." 8 ugliest animals on the planet...
Are these the ugliest animals in the world? And why do we find some animals ugly and some animals cute?
Scientists attached satellite tags to sharks. What they recorded was unexpected
Researchers from the University of Miami have discovered that tagging sharks can provide insightful climate data
"Incredibly emotional." Red-and-green macaws return to Brazil’s Atlantic Forest after 200-year absence
Freshly fledged red-and-green macaw chicks mark a major milestone in the recovery of the colourful birds along the Brazilian coast, say conservationists.
"They are a major threat to wildlife around the world, as native animals are ill-equipped to cope with the onslaught of a new predator..."
Mark Carwardine demystifies the issues surrounding alien species.
"It can live for 30 years without food & survive temperatures from zero to boiling point." 8 indestructible animals that are the ultimate survivors
There are some animals that are natural born survivors
David Attenborough as you've never seen him before – him laughing at the noisiest plant in the world might be the most joyful thing you'll watch today
The noisiest plant in the world is actually quite amusing, as this BBC video with David Attenborough proves.
It doesn’t have gills but spends most of its life underwater – thanks to a special oxygen tank it creates
Wondering which spider wins the record for spending the longest time underwater? Step forward the diving bell spider
This slimy plant is stealing sunlight and oxygen from marine wildlife, smothering beaches with a gag-inducing smell of rotten eggs, and can cost millions to clean up
Far from shore, giant golden-brown shapes break up the cobalt waters of the Atlantic. These aren’t tropical islands, but enormous rafts of seaweed that stretch for thousands of miles.
Bald eagle vs golden eagle: what's the difference between these two gigantic raptors?
How exactly do you tell the difference between a golden eagle and a bald eagle?
What's the most common spider in the world?
Wondering which spider is the most common in the world? We asked the experts and everyone is scratching their heads
21 amazing, jaw-dropping, David Attenborough documentaries to watch and stream right now: Unmissable wildlife television at your fingertips
Sir David Attenborough has had a career so prolific, presenting and narrating BBC natural history documentaries across decades, that he has undoubtedly reached legendary status. Here we take a look at some of David Attenborough's best documentaries to watch
" By altering their colouring and patterns they actually pretend to be different marine animals." 9 amazing, gobsmacking animals that can change colour...
From colour-shifting squids to snow-white stoats, these are the awe-inspiring species that can change their appearance and colour
It might be called a fox and look like a fox, but don't be fooled as this is no fox...
All you ever needed to know about the culpeo fox
What awards has David Attenborough won? All you need to know about the oldest Emmy Award winner in the world
To celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, we’ve compiled a list of some of his various awards and accolades.
This giant underwater 'cloud' lies at the bottom of a 60m-deep sinkhole. It's concealing something ghostly
Beneath the calm surface of Cenote Angelita in Mexico lies a strange and haunting world...
Why do dead animals smell so bad and have a very distinctive 'death smell’?
If you have ever smelt a dead animal you will know it has a very distinctive death smell - like nothing else on Earth. Here's why...
9 animals that could take on (and probably kill) a saltwater crocodile: Just which creatures are able to take on one of the world's deadliest animals?
Although they are apex predators in their own habitats, saltwater crocodiles do face threats from other animals. Here are 9 that are capable of killing a saltie
Is it an otter or a cat? Long-bodied, short-legged and weasel-headed, this is one of the most bizarre felines on the planet
All you ever needed to know about the jaguarundi
