Marine life
It's the largest, most powerful and deadliest bear on the planet – AND views us as prey, able to make short work of our puny bodies...
As the world's largest bear, and largest land carnivore, polar bears are impressive mammals. They are adapted to living in the harsh Arctic environment, and threatened by climate change.
Sneezing iguana among 20 mind-blowing images from Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025
The finalists for this year's Ocean Photographer of the Year competition have been announced.
Mysterious Risso's dolphins are finally revealing their secrets in the Balearic Islands
Risso’s dolphins are rare and little is known about them, but conservationists are trying to learn more about them off the Balearic Islands
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Humpback whales can learn songs from other populations, study reveals
A new study shows that humpback whales can accurately learn a song from a different humpback population
Scientists discover blue whale song is Beethoven’s Ninth
Marine biologists have analysed a body of blue whale recordings to discover one pod has been mimicking Beethoven’s Ode to Joy for 30 years
First records of orcas seen killing and eating blue whales
A pod of orcas has been observed hunting and eating the planet’s largest animal – the blue whale – off the coast of Australia.
How to press seaweed
Pressing seaweed is a lovely way to appreciate the different colours and shapes of the weeds.
How to identify rockpool wildlife
Naturalist and TV presenter Brett Westwood describes 12 species for you to look for on your next rockpooling adventure.
Seagrass guide: what is it and why is it so important?
Seagrass has suffered huge declines globally and in the UK. Find out why it is so beneficial to marine species, how it can help reduce global heating and what can be done to save it.
Manta ray guide: how to identify, diet and where they live
Learn about the largest rays in the world with our essential guide to manta rays, including how to identify, how manta rays feed and where they live in the wild.
Wildlife first for wild whale shark ultrasounds
In a groundbreaking conservation project, the first ever ultrasounds on wild whale sharks have taken place in the Galápagos Islands.