Freya Parr

Think you know your clownfish from your cleaner shrimp? We dive into the real-life species behind the beloved characters of Finding Nemo – and reveal just how niche (and accurate) Pixar got with their casting

Meet the animal kingdom’s true giants – record-breakers in height on land and in the sea

With its square-shaped head, piercing gaze and cartoonish proportions, the Tibetan fox is perfectly adapted to the harsh heights of the Himalayas

The enigmatic leopard is a master of stealth – but photographers are occasionally able to capture their striking beauty in the wild

They may be small, but some flies are far from harmless. Spreading deadly parasites and causing devastating diseases, meet the world’s most dangerous winged insects

From firefighting in wildlife reserves to tracking poachers in remote jungles, these wildlife jobs are some of the most dangerous in the world – but also among the most vital

Scientists have found that Australian skinks now have the same genetic mutation found in the famously fearless honey badger

You might think cats hate water – but in the wild, many feline species take to it with surprising ease. Meet the cats that dive, paddle and wade like pros

Wildebeest are some of the most important and impressive animals on the African savanna. From mass migrations and group defence tactics to mysterious female horns, here’s what makes these large antelopes truly remarkable

Its upright posture, rigid body and bony armour make it look more like an insect than a fish – so what actually IS a seahorse? And what defines a true fish?

This tree-climbing giant is one of the largest land slugs on Earth – and its bizarre mating ritual is unlike anything else in the natural world

Using bacteria, sunlight and seawater, scientists have created a material that captures carbon from the air and could change how we build our world

From bison-lined valleys to alpine passes above the clouds, these breathtaking routes through US national parks are a dream for wildlife lovers – and the drive is half the adventure

Myth or reality? We’ve all heard the story that we eat eight spiders a year in our sleep – but is it true?

Before they even reach the treacherous currents of the river, these wildebeest must leap from the sheer side of a cliff

A long-held belief that butterflies and moths co-evolved with flowers has been challenged by a new scientific study.

A new study links cats’ purring and vocal behaviour to variations in the androgen receptor gene – with implications for cat welfare

From school strikes to global climate summits, Greta Thunberg is one of the most influential voices in the fight against climate change. But who is the young activist behind the headlines?

While the caterpillars are a known issue in parts of London and the South East, experts report that they are spreading to other parts of the country

From defence to display, these inflatable animals have evolved extraordinary ways to puff up their bodies — often with dramatic results

BBC cameras catch peacocks competing for attention from peahens – some turning to desperate measures