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272 mysterious plains-wanderers found in Australian desert. Here's why the discovery is so incredible
Researchers discovered the hidden population of elusive animals in an unexpected shrubland area in South Australia.
Billions of giant sea stars are dying off the coast of North America. We finally know why
Knowing exactly what is killing the sea stars – some of which can grow the size of a bicycle tyre – is a vital step forward in the recovery of the marine animals, say researchers.
Scarred whale eye among 16 powerful images from Black and White Photo Awards 2025
See the most incredible black and white nature photos of the year as the finalists and winners are revealed.
"Robust, powerful and unpredictable": give Reggie the dolphin his space, warn experts
Conservation experts are stressing the importance of giving Reggie – a dolphin that has spent much of summer in Dorset waters – his space to prevent any harm to both tourists and the animal.
More than 1,000 rattlesnakes caught in Michigan wetlands. What scientists find in their DNA is concerning
Eastern massasauga rattlesnakes are struggling to survive as habitat fragmentation forces them to breed with close relatives, new research shows.
61 black mambas captured in African city. Here's what experts found in their scales – and why it matters
New research shows the highly venomous snakes absorb heavy metals into their scales, helping scientists track urban pollution.
"I’m hitting the OMG button! Are you kidding?” Ghostly sea creature shocks researchers
Schimdt Ocean Institute scientists were surprised and delighted when a pair of crabs summoned their dinner from behind a coral.
Snow leopards are killing enormous ibex in Mongolia's mountains. Researchers just found out why
New study reveals snow leopards hunt like no other big cat when it comes to targeting animals much larger than themselves.
When researchers strapped tiny cameras to 15 ocean birds in Japan, they made an unexpected discovery
New research has revealed that streaked shearwaters poop mid-flight every 4-10 minutes, potentially delivering vital nutrients to marine life far from shore.
Sneezing iguana among 20 mind-blowing images from Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025
The finalists for this year's Ocean Photographer of the Year competition have been announced.
Baited cameras capture slit-eyed creature in middle of Indian Ocean. It's the first time it has ever been filmed here
When scientists put underwater cameras on unstudied seagrass beds on the Great Chagos Bank, they captured a sliteye shark on film.
Humans descend into huge deep-sea canyon for first time ever. What they find is astounding
It's the first time scientists have directly observed the bottom of the Mar del Plata Submarine Canyon off the coast of Argentina – and they made some extraordinary discoveries, including coral fields, sparkling squid and 40 suspected new species.
Scientists send soft-bodied robot 4,071m into deep ocean. They say it can "sense the environment"
Researchers believe the underwater robot – which looks and swims like a fish – could help improve deep-sea exploration.
Mekong River megafish are rapidly shrinking, say scientists. And they know why
Once weighing hundreds of kilograms, these giants of the Mekong are decreasing in size, highlighting the need for enhanced protection.
"This was bizarre": underwater photographer captures curious interaction on Papua New Guinea reef
The researcher was observing Christmas tree worms at Kimbe Bay when he noticed the surprising behaviour.
131 feral cats removed from remote Japanese islands – then something exceptional happens
Since the trapping and removal of cats from Japan's Ogasawara Islands, a native animal has recovered from the brink of extinction.
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"Weird" poop crawling with parasites found on US riverbank. DNA analysis reveals exactly what's going on
The strange scat was first seen on a dock in Chesapeake Bay – an enormous estuary on the east coast of the US.
Man finds remains of "little whale with big eyes and a mouth full of slicing teeth" in Australia
The 26-million-year-old fossil – comprising part of a skull with ear bones and teeth – was found on the coast of Victoria in 2019. A new study reveals exactly what the remains are.
In 1978, palaeontologists unearthed an ancient sea reptile from a German quarry. They've only just realised its significance
Researchers have found a new species of prehistoric marine creature that lived alongside the dinosaurs – almost 50 years after its fossil was first dug up.
Four new tarantulas with huge genitals have just been discovered. Apparently males use them to fend off cannibalistic females
The newly described species of spider live on the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa.
“Teacher, elephants are near the fence!”
A teacher in Kenya has captured the surprising moment a group of elephants visits her school during lunch hour.
When a diver approached this weird marine animal in Mauritius, he wasn’t expecting it to do this
Photographer Ian Haggerty stumbled across the bizarre-looking sea cucumber while exploring a reef.
“The action was intense… dramatic underwater chaos!" Diver films awesome feeding frenzy in South Africa
Underwater photographer captures the extraordinary moment a Bryde's whale bursts through an enormous ball of sardines off the South African coast.