When scientists sunk a deep-sea robot 1,300 metres into the Pacific Ocean they found something staggering...
A remotely operated vehicles found never-before-seen hydrothermal activity on the seabed in Papua New Guinea.
Land can be divided up, but who owns the world’s oceans? It’s a tricky question – here’s what the UN thinks
Ever wondered whether anyone owns the world's oceans – including the High Seas? Melissa Hobson takes a look
This creature looks like a big worm – but has teeth, tentacles, a pseudo penis and can pop its own eyes out of its head
It looks like a big worm – but has teeth, tentacles and a pseudo penis
Inside the world's most otherworldly wildlife destinations
“A beehive is as natural as a pasture of grazing sheep.” Why beekeeping is causing a huge problem for wild bees – according to scientists
A dramatic rise in the number of managed beehives is negatively impacting wild pollinating insects
How do diving gannets avoid breaking their necks when entering the water at speeds of nearly 100 km/h?
The sight of gannets diving into water for their prey is impressive to behold, but how do they avoid breaking their necks at such a high speed?
10 fastest swimmers in the ocean, including one animal that can accelerate to nearly 80MPH quicker than a Porsche
When it comes to fastest animal, we usually think of cheetahs, but many ocean creatures also boast spectacular sprints – here are some of the quickest
There's an adorable animal in the Rockies that yells at hikers. Experts are worried its call may be fading
A new study suggests a severe decline in the number of young America pikas in the Rocky Mountains as the climate warms.
"Totally surreal": exceptionally rare white whale amazes divers in Tonga
These tourism guides have been on the sea for 28 years. This is the first time they've seen an all-white whale.
‘I spent 4 days tracking a leopard in Mozambique. It led me to something terrifying.’
Douglas Flynn was tasked with tracking a leopard that walked with lions – with chilling consequences
Birds
Dove vs pigeon: one gets bad rep, while the other is a symbol of peace – but what is the difference between these two similar-looking birds?
What's the difference between pigeons and doves? Are doves and pigeons the same bird? Tom Hibbert from The Wildlife Trusts takes a look
5 giants of the sky: Discover the birds with the biggest, most enormous wingspans – including one as long as a car
Meet the wandering albatross, whose wingspan is roughly the length of a Fiat 500, and four more feathered titans
Watch hungry gannets performing death-defying, perilous dives at breakneck speeds to catch food – where one small mistake can lead to death
This amazing filming shows the bravery and agility of female gannets
Why do some birds’ eggs have patterns?
Many birds' eggs have patterning on them. Mike Toms explains why.
Why are a peacock’s eyespots frozen in place even when the rest of the train ripples and moves? Why does that matter? The secret is hidden in the feathers
The vibrant colours of the male birds’ spectacular display conceal a miracle of engineering.
Do hens have teeth?
Stuart Blackman explains why just because hens don't have teeth at the moment it doesn't mean they won't ever have teeth...
How to identify wildlife
Red squirrel vs grey squirrel: Think you know how they differ? Think again as the differences between these two squirrels will surprise you
We take a look at how the red squirrel differs to its American grey cousin
Brown rat or water vole: How to tell the difference between these two lookalike-rodents
When all you've seen is a flash of brown fur, it can be hard to know whether it was a water vole or rat. Though the two species tend to live in different habitats, there are areas where they overlap, potentially leading to cases of mistaken identity. So how do you tell rats and water voles apart?
Mink or otter? What's the difference between these two slippery, semiaquatic lookalikes?
How do you tell the difference between otters and mink?
LRPs, PG Tips and Jizz: Cracking the secret language of birders
You’re sitting in a hide and overhear other birders talking. The conversation ranges from ‘LRPs’ and ‘roosting Leos’ and you scratch your chin as you try to decipher their code – welcome to the world of birding jargon.
It's the fastest animal in the world and its deadly claws can catch prey mid-air: Meet one of the world's most incredible birds of prey
Peregrines are the ultimate urban predator. Learn all about them, including how to spot them ‘stooping’ to catch prey
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Plants
Is this very ordinary plant a secret, yet deadly, meat eater?
The thistle that has a taste for meat
It has bizarre tentacles, oozes yucky black goo and stinks of death – and could be near you right now
The octopus stinkhorn, also known as devil's fingers, is a type of fungus that grows from egg-like spores
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
This is the rarest colour in nature – an expert explains why
The natural world is full of colour – but some are more common than others. So what's the rarest hue?