Sheena Harvey
Recent articles by Sheena Harvey
A team of scientists spent 4 years studying savannah grasses that had been set on fire – and discovered something astonishing
Researchers from the University of Fort Hare wanted to discover the long-term effects frequent wildfires have on burnt grasses
Previously feared extinct, this enormous rat - nearly 1 metre long – has been filmed for first time ever
The average house cat might find this mighty rodent rather daunting to tackle
They don’t fight for mates – they perform dance battles. What kind of bizarre mating ritual is this?
This quirky mating party is carried out by birds of paradise, deer and even fruit flies – so what is it?
They're one of the largest animals to have ever lived on Earth – so why do these ocean giants eat such tiny animals?
Despite being some of the largest animals in the ocean (and Earth), whales feast on miniature animals – why?
Why do giraffes have spots?
Here are the reasons behind the giraffe's stunning looks
10 animal superpowers you'll wish you had
If you could pick the best assets to have from the animal kingdom, which would you go for?
This stinky substance is 8 times the price of gold and harvested from one of the world’s rarest creatures
The scent is sometimes described as mimicking the natural smell of human skin
World's 10 most beautiful killers: where stunning looks and lethal power collide...
From tigers to cassowaries, these stunning creatures prove that in nature, beauty and deadly often come hand in hand.
Night mission in India leads scientists to one of the rarest songs on Earth
Birdwatchers have rediscovered the big-eyed, long-legged Jerdon’s courser in south-east India, putting it back on the list of critically endangered birds.
“There’d be little point in poisoning a predator if you ended up just as dead”: How do deadly animals avoid poisoning themselves?
10 animals that can kill – or seriously hurt you – even when they're dead
Steer clear of these animals, even if they're dead...
Why sloths don't burp, fart or throw up — despite hanging upside down all day
How sloths cope with life upside down
Do any animals get malaria?
Malaria is a deadly disease for humans in many tropical and subtropical countries – but is it the same for the animals living there?
Exploding anuses, 9 brains and a stomach that can be pushed out of a mouth – here are nature's 7 weirdest internal organs
We take a look at some of nature's most extraordinary survival adaptions
The weird fungus that turns animals into zombies and kills them precisely at sunset
It's like something out of a horror movie...
Do we really know more about space than the ocean?
It's a popular belief that we know more about what's above our heads than what's in the ocean. But is it actually true?
The social lives of 37 female chimpanzees were studied to see if sisterhood exists in the animal world – with amazing results
Female chimps are less social than males – but forming friendships lead to important outcomes for their offspring
It's 3 metres long, related to elephants and thought to have inspired the mermaid legend
Dugongs are ocean herbivores that have inspired ancient legends. Here we take a look at the fascinating species
Researchers put six grey seals in a specially built tank to work out why they don’t drown – and discovered something unexpected
Scientists from the University of St Andrews wanted to find out why seals don't tend to drown when diving underwater
The world’s ultimate survivors: Meet 8 indestructible animals that can withstand everything from fire to nuclear blasts.
There are some animals that are natural born survivors
A 3.5-tonne crab hotel has been lowered into the seabed off Sussex – here’s why
How a Sussex fisherman is restoring and rewilding damaged marine habitats along a stretch of the English coastline
Scientists stunned to see humpback whales trying to send messages to humans
Could humpback whales be trying to communicate with us?
Are these the toughest animals on the planet? We think so...
Proving that size doesn't matter when it comes to toughness, meet the world's top 10 toughest animals.
Can any animals perform first aid – or is it just humans?
Is first aid and healthcare a human invention, or can it be seen in other animals?