BBC Wildlife Magazine

Why are some species able to live for a very long time? We take a look at the characteristics needed for a long life

Seven years ago, a poacher’s snare robbed a lioness of her leg. Against the odds, she lives on in Kafue National Park, Zambia. Mike Dexter goes in search of her

Karim Vahed takes a look at which species has the biggest testicles

South-East Asia's tentacled snake Erpeton tentaculatum must be a frightening sight - for fish

The 2024 World Press Photo Contest global winners have been revealed. Among the photographers celebrated in this year's competition is Daniel Chatard for his project 'No Man's Land': A portfolio recording the resistance against Germany’s open-pit coal mines.

Did you know some female spotted hyenas have a pseudopenis? Arjun Dheer explains

Elusive wolverines, hibernating bats and mountain-roaming polar bears feature in episode four of Sir David Attenborough's stunning new wildlife series, Mammals. Find out what else to expect from the episode, plus how to watch it.

In the stunning new series, Sir David Attenborough explores the world of mammals, uncovering the secrets of their success, from the tiny terrestrial Etruscan shrew to the biggest of them all, the blue whale. Find out when and where you can watch Mammals and what to expect from each episode.

At 12cm this bird's amazing, dagger-like, beak is longer than its body

This giant wasp would not be a welcome guest at your picnic, says Kitty Aldis

Despite its fame and horror film notoriety, very little is known about the anaconda. One man who has got to grips – quite literally – with this giant serpent is Jésus A Rivas... Here he explains what you need to know about this fearsome predator

Ellen Husain answers the question 'how much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood'

Hunting orcas, diving monkeys and star-nosed moles feature in episode three of Sir David Attenborough's stunning new wildlife series, Mammals. Find out what else to expect from the episode, plus how to watch it.

Learn all about the fisher in this expert guide by Pamela Flick, from Defenders of Wildlife

Pig-tailed macaques, duelling hippos and roaming buffalo star in episode two of Sir David Attenborough's incredible new wildlife series, Mammals. Find out what else to expect from the episode, plus how to watch it.

From the majestic Umbrellabird to the elusive Uakari monkey, explore the diverse world of wildlife that starts with the letter 'U'

Here's what to expect from episode one of Sir David Attenborough's incredible new wildlife series, Mammals

A thought-provoking image of a football covered in invasive goose barnacles has won this year's British Wildlife Photography Awards.

Discover the wonderful creatures in the animal kingdom, one 'N' at a time.

Step behind the scenes of Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough with a host of incredible images from the making of the new show and an interview with series producer Sharmila Choudhury.

Find out how to watch Sir David Attenborough's ground-breaking new series – and what to expect from each episode.

Looking for a new crime drama to watch? Poacher may be just the thing. This investigative crime series tells the true story of how the largest ivory poaching ring in Indian history was brought to an end.

Don't be fooled in thinking large spiders live on exotic shores as the UK is home to a few giants..