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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

These animals aren't being gross – they're making the most of their meals, twice over

Teamwork, resilience and community – wolves have it all. We journey across continents to meet some of the most charismatic members of the wolf family

Though they share many similarities as close relatives in the camelid family, alpacas and llamas have several distinct differences

Same animal or different species? The terms “moose” and “elk” are often used interchangeably – but depending on where you are in the world, they might refer to entirely different animals. So what’s the real difference between these two giants of the deer family?

In remarkable footage captured by BBC Earth’s animatronic Spy Creatures, a pod of young male dolphins are seen playing a high-stakes game of catch — using a highly toxic pufferfish as their toy

If we were to follow the lead of monkeys, we’d realise that what we think of as the top of a banana is actually the bottom…

Although it’s easy to think a wolf is a long way from a domesticated puppy, they’re more closely related than we may realise – so closely, in fact, that they can produce viable, fertile offspring together

From dazzling colours to intricate patterns and graceful shapes, these spectacular fish showcase the incredible beauty thriving in our oceans

With over 1,200 species found across the globe, huntsman spiders are fast-moving, long-legged arachnids full of surprises — from their sideways sprint to their unusual mating rituals

Rather than having separate holes for digestive, urinary and reproductive tracts, some species have a one-stop shop for all bodily fluids to exit the body

Monkeys and apes are both primates – so they’re closely related to humans. But there are a few significant differences between the two species…

Nature's most brutal bawlers, from vicious lions to sparring ants

From agricultural pests to garden favourites, these are the most common and widely seen birds around the world – both wild and domestic

This heartwarming footage captures the delightful friendship between chimps and puppies at a sanctuary in Liberia

The Patagonian mara is a long-legged rodent built for speed, survival and social living on the open plains of South America

From mouth-brooding fish to tadpoles bursting through their mother’s back, the animal kingdom has some bizarre birth stories

From venomous mating rituals to post-birth starvation, these remarkable facts reveal just how weird and wonderful octopuses really are