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19 breathtaking wildlife images from the International Aerial Photographer of the Year
Look at Earth from a new perspective with these stunning shots from the inaugural International Aerial Photographer of the Year competition.
Existence of 'Asian unicorn' can neither be proven nor disproven, say scientists. Here's what we know
The almost mythical, horned saola was last seen in the remote highland forests of Vietnam and Laos in 2023. Scientists are trying to find out if it still exists...
Strange bird from New Zealand set for rare breeding event as 'blood' tree fruits
2026 is a mast year for the rimu tree, meaning critically endangered Kākāpo are due to breed. Here's what conservationists – who say it could result in the largest haul of chicks in recent years – are doing to be ready in time.
Here's how deer meat could save Scotland's elusive capercaillie
In a new study, researchers say that 'diversionary feeding' reduces the chances of these iconic birds' eggs being eaten by predators.
“Everything is bigger in Texas”: fossil hunters unearth 'giant' animal in Big Bend National Park
Palaeontologists say the ancient remains belong to the largest Palaeocene marsupial ever found in North America.
The "absolutely adorable” reason this octopus is hiding behind a twig
The curious octopus – filmed in Florida – appears to be playing hide-and-seek with a diver.
Giant river otters return to Argentina after 40-year absence
Previously extinct in Argentina, a family of four giant river otters has been released in Iberá as part of efforts to return the animals to the wild.
This bizarre "giant swimming head" is about to return to Bali
Sunfish are on their way to Bali for the season and scuba divers are beyond excited.
When cavers went into a hill in Cambodia, they found a 'night wanderer' lurking in the darkness
The small animal was one of several new species discovered during the expedition, suggesting the region could be a haven for other rare and endangered wildlife, say researchers.
"Largest great hammerhead ever filmed in the Bahamas"
A four-metre great hammerhead shark has been filmed up-close in the Bahamas.
“Eradication would be almost impossible.” Killer Asian hornets are invading Britain but we’re keeping them at bay – for now
Asia’s yellow-legged hornet has a toehold in Britain but researchers are keeping the deadly insect from decimating native species – for now
Explorers went into Peru’s remote highlands and found peculiar big-eyed creatures hiding in the mist
The team of researchers spent several years in the Andean mountains, where they made some amazing discoveries.
Evolution experts say wild tomatoes in Galápagos are going 'back in time'
The curious 're-evolving' plants are growing on the archipelago's younger volcanic islands.
Something strange is happening to wild animals on the streets of Chicago
Researchers have found that the body parts of some urban animals are rapidly shrinking, whilst those of other animals are growing – and they think they know why.
New DNA study suggests ash trees are evolving to resist deadly dieback disease
The discovery offers new hope in the fight against the deadly fungus that is threatening the survival of ash trees across Europe.
Huge pit of slaughtered animals found in Mongolia. Scientists know what happened
The bones of sheep, goats, horses, dogs, gazelles and catfish uncover a forgotten story of survival on the Liao Empire’s remote northern frontier, say archaeologists.
"Absolutely stunning": astonishing footage shows falcon attacking foxes in Los Angeles
A wildlife photographer has filmed the moment a peregrine falcon fiercely protects her chicks from red foxes.
Researchers spent 455 days and nights watching orangutans sleep – what they observed was very human
The study revealed that, much like us, wild orangutans use power naps to recover from poor sleep.
Rare but deadly rat lungworm disease infecting increasing number of dogs in Australia – here's what we know
The potentially fatal disease, spread by slugs, snails and rat faeces, can be contracted by dogs, humans and other animals.
260 hours staring at giant anteaters in Brazil's savanna - here's what researchers discovered
The scientists were particularly interested in the mammals' remarkable tails.
Scientists have made a freaky 3D printed gel that’s alive – and eats CO2 (twice over)
Using bacteria, sunlight and seawater, scientists have created a material that captures carbon from the air and could change how we build our world
Scientists capture first-ever footage of killer whales making seaweed grooming 'tools'
Killer whales have been filmed using kelp to scratch each other — a behaviour that has never been documented before.
Astounding deep-sea 'galaxy' filmed off Californian coast
This galaxy siphonophore is a stunning colonial organism that glows as red as burning embers.
'Moonwalking' orca stuns onlookers in Canada. Experts know what it's doing
Moonwalking is a rare behaviour among transient killer whales and may be a way of dividing up food to share.