Asian Wildlife
Feared and wildly misunderstood – the dark truth behind nature’s most vilified bird and its chilling reputation as a harbinger of death
Discover fascinating facts about this group of ecologically important birds.
It's the only mammal that's covered in scales, has one of the longest tongues in the world and is one of the most trafficked animals on the planet
Meet the weird-looking pangolin and learn why they are threatened with extinction.
The deadly Asian hornet: how to identify, what they like to eat, why they are a grave worry- and how to report a sighting
Considered a pest, and a particular threat to honeybees, Asian hornets were accidentally introduced to Europe in 2004.
From a tender lioness cuddling her cub to a majestic male, king of all he surveys - 13 beautiful lion photographs from the book 'Remembering Lions'
Remembering Lions is the fourth installment in the charity book series by the
A hedgehog with fangs? Oh yes! Meet the 'vampire' hedgehog – one of 234 new species discovered in the Greater Mekong
A hedgehog with fangs is one of 234 new species discovered in the Greater Mekong region
Asian elephant guide: where they're found, how long they live, and how they’re different from African elephants
Asian elephants are found in most regions of south-eastern Asia including the Indian subcontinent, Indochina peninsulas and Borneo - learn more about the species, including how they communicate and the dangers they face in our expert guide
What is the world’s largest moth?
There are a few moth species vying for this title of biggest moth, and the winner depends on what you are measuring – the wingspan, the weight or the surface area of wings.
Saltwater crocodile guide: diet and where they live in the wild
A deadly predator, learn about saltwater crocodiles in our expert guide, including where they live in the wild, diet and whether crocodiles really sleep with one eye open.
Orangutan guide: species facts, diet and best places to see
Close relatives of humans, orangutans are highly intelligent and generally docile great apes - learn more about the species, including the best places in the world to see them in our expert orangutan guide.
Elephant guide: where do they live, what do they eat and how to identify them
Learn more about the world's largest land mammals, including what they weigh, if they are dangerous and how good their memory is.
How to watch Eden: Untamed Planet
In a new BBC Two series, Helena Bonham Carter introduces us to some of the planet's most stunning wildernesses around the world, and their beautiful and fascinating inhabitants.
Spoon-billed sandpiper guide: how to identify, where they are found, and why they are Critically Endangered
Spoon-billed sandpipers are unique birds with bills in the shape of spoons. They are a Critically Endangered species, facing a number of threats in their breeding and overwintering areas, as well as along their migration routes.
Tiger guide: species facts, how they hunt and where to see in the wild
In our expert tiger guide, learn about the world's biggest cat including key species facts, how they hunt and best places to see in the wild.
Bringing back the tiger: can we save the species from extinction?
Just over a decade ago, leaders of all 13 tiger range countries came together in a bold and inspiring pledge to save this iconic big cat. Their pledge? To double tiger populations by 2022, the next Chinese Year of the Tiger. So, with a few months to go, who is on track to deliver?
Whale shark guide: what they eat, where they're found and why they're endangered
The whale shark is the world's largest shark and fish species, with a maximum age estimated to be 100 years and it's thought they can reach up to 20 metres in length.
New Big 5 wildlife species revealed: what are they and where to see them
Shooting with cameras rather than guns is the idea behind a new international initiative to promote the synergy between wildlife photography and conservation.
Analysis of skulls reveals that river dolphins in South Asia are two separate species
Following two decades of research, a landmark study has concluded that the endangered Indus and Ganges river dolphins are actually separate species.
Analysing the behaviour and venom of slow lorises
It may look impossibly sweet but don’t be fooled – the Javan slow loris packs a venomous punch and is happy to use it on its own species. Andrew Griffiths speaks to Anna Nekaris, a professor in primate conservation at Oxford Brookes University, about her research studying the use of venom by this species.
Supporting communities to fight for environmental justice, Indigenous rights, and peace
Paul Sein Twa is a grassroots activist who led his community to establish Myanmar’s Salween Peace Park, a 5,485km² conservation zone that’s protecting land and life, including tigers, leopards and pangolins.
New langur species in Myanmar described by scientists
A new primate species has been described following extensive genetic and morphological work, including on a 100-year-old museum specimen.
Global Bird Weekend: when it is, and how to take part
Take part in this new global birdwatching event and join naturalists around the world in submitting your bird sightings.
Mangrove Photography Awards 2020
View the winner and runner-up images from the sixth Mangrove Photography Awards competition.
New tigers spotted in western Thailand for the first time in four years
Sightings of tigers in western Thailand show that collaborative conservation work is succeeding in the area.
Retailers respond quickly to monkey labour report
Following an investigation that revealed pig-tailed macaques are being forced to pick coconuts in Thailand, a number of supermarkets have dropped certain brands.