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10 amazing Antarctic animals – including one with antifreeze blood and another with razor-sharp teeth to bite air holes in the ice
Discover the most remarkable, captivating wildlife that thrives in one of the least hospitable places on Earth – Antarctica
From a car-sized millipede and armoured worms to the spider-scorpion ‘hybrid’ – these are the weirdest prehistoric creepy crawlies
If you thought there were some strange bugs living today, wait until you meet these oddballs from prehistory…
Rare and sacred animal filmed in remote Saudi Arabian mountains
A breeding Egyptian vulture has been caught on camera in AlUla’s Sharaan National Park – a first for this ancient desert oasis.
“We have an inherent fascination for apex predators”: Steve Backshall on why we need to rethink sharks – and how social media could help save them
Steve Backshall on why we need to stop thinking of sharks as creatures to fear, and why Steven Spielberg's Jaws has got a lot to answer for
“We’re not afraid of predators, we’re transfixed by them”: How Jaws changed our perception of sharks forever
Half a century after a great white shark terrified cinemagoers, we hunt down the lasting impacts of Spielberg’s blockbuster
There's a gigantic marine sinkhole off the coast of Belize. And scientists are using it to predict hurricanes
After a six-day coring operation in Belize's Great Blue Hole, researchers say they have unlocked 5,700 years of storm records – and the potential to forecast future events.
T.rex vs triceratops – who would win in a fight between these two prehistoric giants?
Fossil evidence suggests that these two dinosaurs did encounter one another – often resulting in fatalities
Rancid eggs, putrid breath and the smell of decay – cover your nose and meet the most foul-smelling animals in the world
Animals aren't bothered by smelling bad as a foul odour can be a useful tool – helping to deter predators and keep curious humans at a distance. Here's some of the most foul-smelling animals to avoid!
After 54 years of fire, the 'Door to Hell' is finally closing, say scientists
A gas-filled crater has been burning in Turkmenistan's Karakum Desert for over 50 years. As scientists announce that the inferno is beginning to fade, we investigate the site's long, curious and spidery past.
Do we eat spiders in our sleep? Here's the (perhaps surprising) truth
Myth or reality? We’ve all heard the story that we eat eight spiders a year in our sleep – but is it true?
'Eggs and sperm float around them like snow': this mating dance is like nothing you’ve seen before
When these marine animals get it on, they bust a dazzling move to impress their partner – and we have video evidence to prove it.
What do Sir Elton John, Barack Obama and Taylor Swift all have in common? From trapdoor spiders to coral-dwelling crustaceans, meet the 15 animals named after celebrities
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.
"Blows my mind”: when this drone pilot saw a baby whale off the coast of Australia, he wasn’t expecting it to do this
The photographer was amazed to see the newborn humpback whale launch itself into the air as it learnt to breach – and he caught the whole thing on camera.
From a cute hedgehog to a fearsome rattlesnake – meet 10 incredibly rare albino animals spotted in the wild
Albino animals are a rare and striking sight in the wild. In this gallery browse fascinating images of albino animals.
“Chicken is her favourite dish. If one clucks, she comes”: can anacondas, chickens and humans coexist in the Amazon?
A Q&A with researcher Dr Beatriz Cosendey on her recently published study exploring human-snake relationships in the várzea regions of the Lower Amazon River.
Beach goers at risk of £1,000 fine for collecting shells
Ecology experts are urging beachgoers to leave natural souvenirs where they found them this summer – or risk facing fines of up to £1,000.
From promicious lampreys to randy octopuses – what is sham mating and why do some animals fake it?
Is this the most dangerous birth in prehistoric oceans?
BBC computer-animated footage reveals one of the deadliest births in the ancient oceans of the Jurassic
Why Judas animals are being used to betray their species to save native wildlife from extinction
We take a look at how Judas animals are used to help safeguard native biodiversity
See inside David Attenborough’s EPIC 360° wildlife experience in London’s Natural History Museum
A new immersive experience at the Natural History Museum, narrated by David Attenborough, opens this week
These 9 beautiful photos of sea turtles prove just how majestic (and fearless) these marine creatures can be
Flip out with these adorable photos to celebrate World Sea Turtle Day, a day that draws attention to the importance and beauty of these endangered animals
Collision course: can new AI tech stop ships from killing whales?
Many whales around the world are at risk from ship strikes. This AI might be able to help save them, say researchers.
When night divers found a glow-in-the-dark animal hiding in the Red Sea, they uncovered a mystery
Researchers noticed tiny gall crabs fluorescing among the coral reefs and decided to try to figure out what was going on.
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