Why do we say 'frog in my throat'?
We take a look at how the saying 'frog in your throat' originated
Sun-loving bearded dragon and spider-wasp combat images among winning images from Capturing Ecology 2024 photo competition
A sun-bathing bearded dragon has been crowned winner of this prestigious photo competition that celebrates the diversity of ecology across the globe
The 'flying spaghetti monster' does exist. Scientists bump into it on a deep-sea voyage to underwater mountains
Researchers stumbled upon the otherworldly colony of organisms on their way to an explored seamount off the coast of Chile.
UK trophy hunting law could cause more harm than good, researchers say
A new Oxford-led study has concluded that the previously proposed UK Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill could cause more harm than good for the species it is intended to protect.
What are tentacles - and how do they differ to arms?
All you need to know about tentacles
13 animals named after celebrities, from pop royalty to kings
One of the benefits of discovering a new species is the opportunity to name it, and many scientists have taken inspiration from popular culture. These are a few of our favourites.
Discover the world's oldest wild bird — still going strong in its 70s
Meet Wisdom, the world's oldest wild bird who could be a great - or great great - grandmother
From a sun-bathing bearded dragon to spider-wasp combat, 11 winning images from this year’s Capturing Ecology photography competition
A sun-bathing bearded dragon has been crowned winner of this prestigious photo competition that celebrates the diversity of ecology across the globe
Are rays just flattened sharks? No, say the experts at The Shark Trust, there's a bit more to it than that and rays and sharks are quite different...
Uncover the similarities and differences that set sharks and rays apart.
A fearsome, prehistoric, sea monster's jaw complete with terrifying club-shaped teeth – designed to crush turtles - has been found in Texas
It wouldn't be the best way to go - being crushed by the terrifying club shaped teeth of a prehistoric sea monster
Birds
Antarctica’s rapidly shrinking sea ice now threatening already vulnerable seabirds living far away, say scientists
Antarctic melting affecting distant seabirds
Bald eagles are dying in Upstate New York – and experts know why
Golden eagles, American crows and Virginia opossums are also being found dead in the hills and forests of the northeastern US state...
6 blood-sucking animals - that aren't insects
While insects are best-known for feeding on blood, there's actually a few more species that target this protein-rich liquid.
Weirdest birds: meet 14 strange and weird wonders of the avian world
There are plenty of contenders for the weirdest bird list from the 'stinky' hoatzin to the strange-looking secretary bird. Here are our favourite weirdest birds
"It’s just so weird." Scientists just found something very strange inside the guts of this freaky prehistoric bird...
Palaeontologists thought they had figured out why the odd-looking bird had such sharp, rock-solid teeth, until they found something odd in its stomach...
“We will be ready to greet them with our hearts wide open.” Extinct-in-the-Wild sihek begins journey back to Pacific home
Siheks, or Guam kingfishers, were wiped out by invasive snakes in the 1980s. Now, thanks to conservation efforts, they are edging back towards a life in the wild, reports Graeme Green.
How to identify wildlife
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Swift or swallow: what's the difference between these two incredible long-distance migrants?
Know your swallows from your swifts? Tom Hibbert from The Wildlife Trusts takes a look at some of the differences…
Heron vs egret: what's the difference between these two leggy, long-necked, elegant birds?
Know your herons from your egrets? Tom Hibbert from The Wildlife Trusts takes a look at some of the differences…
How to identify wildlife paths and beds
Tall vegetation in midsummer makes it easy to spot the regular paths that wild animals take - and where they rested.
How to identify mammal bones on the seashore
Mammal expert Steve Harris discusses which mammal bones you might find washed ashore, and how to identify them.
How to identify baby birds
Identify common baby birds with this handy chart
Plants
Ghost hunt: astoundingly rare orchid emerges from shadows of British woodland for first time in 15 years
The rarest plant in Britain, the ghost orchid, has been found flowering for the first time since 2009.
How a barren desert transforms into a vibrant blooming wonderland. Discover the stunning colours of South Africa's Namaqualand
When the rains fall, the arid lands of South Africa are set ablaze with breathtaking botanical colour
10 carnivorous plants: discover incredible animal-killing plants with deadly traps
Not all carnivores have teeth… Read on to learn about 10 ingenious - and deadly - meat-eating carnivorous plants.
Is it true conkers deter spiders from entering houses?
Do conkers repel spiders? Phil Gates tests out the myth