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10 deadliest lakes in the world, from a highly-lethal exploding lake to one that turns animals to stone
You wouldn't want to take a dip in any of these lakes...
Did you know amber is fossilized resin and millions of years old? It might look nice as jewellery but it also reveals secrets from ancient animals...
Amber is fossilised resin that can preserve the structures of small creatures, but, sadly, can’t bring back the dinosaurs.
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.
What's the world's most poisonous tree?
The world's most poisonous tree must rely on tides and currents to disperse its fruits.
This tree is one of the most toxic in the world, with just 50g of foliage able to kill a human within hours
Old and gnarled, yew trees are a familiar tree in our landscape and are often associated with churchyards. Our expert guide explores this native tree.
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.
10 fearsome prehistoric dogs that roamed the Earth millions of years ago: Are these the deadliest canine hunters of all time?
They may be closely related to today’s domestic dogs, but you certainly wouldn’t want to pet these extinct canids… Meet 10 deadly prehistoric dogs
The very cute Dumbo octopus can swallow prey whole, reproduce at any time and is named after a Disney character – meet the elusive deep-sea animal
This animal's population is also unknown, as specimens are rarely found intact by scientists
Reef rockstars: Meet the fish that disguise themselves as rocks to ambush their prey – with deadly consequences
Nature is full of oddballs – including these peculiar-looking fish that have adapted to their environments
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.
How did the Romans capture lions and tigers for bloodthirsty entertainment at the Colosseum?
It is well known that Romans used lions for entertainment - but how on earth did they capture these ferocious animals?
Amazing photo of ball of male bees trying to mate with sole female among 13 stunning wildlife images chosen by world’s leading photographers
Think flying ants are a nuisance? Think again – here's why Flying Ant Day is actually one of the UK's most remarkable natural spectacles (you might be surprised)
Flying ants are harmless to humans. In fact, their mass emergence in the middle of summer is really quite amazing. Here's why...
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.
A new ocean could be forming deep below the Earth's surface, say scientists, and it's one that could rip Africa apart...
As a plume of molten magma pulls the continent apart in east Africa, a new ocean may be on the way, scientists say
"Largest great hammerhead ever filmed in the Bahamas"
A four-metre great hammerhead shark has been filmed up-close in the Bahamas.
The world’s ultimate survivors: Meet 8 indestructible animals that can withstand everything from fire to nuclear blasts.
There are some animals that are natural born survivors
“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
Was this the largest, deadliest and most terrifying wolf of all time?
Once feared across Ice Age America, dire wolves were bone-crushing predators.
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.
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.
Could rabies have entered Britain? Rabies-causing virus found in Isle of Wight animal
Isle of Wight bat displayed worrying symptoms
What are Judas animals?
We take a look at how Judas animals are used to help safeguard native biodiversity
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.