Mammals
Fascinating facts about our warm blooded friends - the mammals.
The weird cat that acts and calls like monkey – and able to swing from a branch by a single foot…
This small cat is known for its acrobatic abilities in the rainforest
Polar bear pulls seal pup onto ice then backs away. The reason why is extraordinary
Mother seals usually stay close to their pups and this polar bear tried to use that fact to its advantage.
It has a fake penis and is the only female mammal on the planet to lack an external vaginal opening…
Did you know some female spotted hyenas have a pseudopenis? Arjun Dheer explains
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It's built for pure acceleration and speed – able to reach an amazing 75mph…
Our expert guide to cheetahs, including how fast they can run, what they eat and where they live.
This mammal breaks one of nature's biggest rules – and scientists have finally worked out why…
Humans aren’t the only ones who benefit from nepotism – female hyenas pass down their privilege to their children, whereas males do not
This sloth rode a ladder to the rainforest...
When a sloth found itself lost in a hotel lobby, staff used the strangest mode of transport to get it home.
"It's as secretive as a ghost, so secretive that, prior to 2012, it had never been photographed." When India's grumpiest cat moved into a house, the family moved out
On the edge of a remote mountain slope in northern India, a secretive cat becomes part of village life. Wildlife photographer Puskar Basu heads into the Himalayan mountains to find it.
"Little did we know a lioness was on the hunt for breakfast…" Watch heart-stopping moment lion stalks terrified hyena captured from a hot air balloon
Hot air balloon tourists watch magical scene unfold below in African Savannah
It might look like a bit like your pet cat – but this fierce predator is a skilful swimmer who can sprint at 30mph and is anything but cuddly…
Discover fascinating facts about this ferocious predator that can fool you with its soft and fluffy appearance
It's harpoon-proof, 'sings' jazz music, and lives up to 200 years – meet a record-breaking giant of the animal world
The animal can also smash through solid ice and has no teeth – and has left scientists baffled over the years
15 super-rare pygmy hogs released into Indian grasslands – the footage of them running free is adorable
See the moment the world's smallest pig returns home in Manas National Park, north-east India.
Canals were built for industry, but have become a lifeline for endangered species. Here’s why
Britain’s canals were not designed for nature, but for many species they could be what makes survival possible
Why do some animal mothers abandon their babies? We asked an expert
There are benefits to animal mothers abandoning young – including a longer lifespan
It may look like a wolf, but don't be fooled… DNA reveals Darwin's mysterious Falkland Islands predator was something far stranger
The Falkland Islands wolf didn’t seem to fear humans, Darwin recorded, but that’s because it was a domesticated South American fox species
This is why lemurs adopt yoga-like poses. And no, it’s not to become more flexible…
Just how do furry, woolly and feathered animals get vitamin D?
It might be called a fox, look like a fox and act like a fox - but don't be fooled, this is no fox
These tree-climbing ninjas are leaving their Scottish stronghold and spreading into England and Wales
Pine marten sightings are on the rise in the UK – partly due to people feeding them near their homes and partly because of the use of remote cameras.
"They attack by biting the flanks, legs or throat to immobilise it." From Arctic hunters to forest stalkers, here's all you need to know about the dog's wild cousin
Both feared and revered, wolves play an important role as apex predators. In this guide, we take a look at their habitat, hunting techniques and more
"It looked like the beak of a Duck engrafted on the head of a quadruped." The venomous, electric, glow-in-the-dark strange creature that sweats milk.…
The animal in question also has a fleshy bill, webbed feet and sharp claws.
Nature's oddest mammals: the egg-laying mammals that blur the line with reptiles
All you need to know about monotremes, weird egg-laying mammals
Mysterious new monkey species with orange lips discovered in the Congo rainforest
Known locally as likweli, the newly described African monkey has black fur and produces loud, roar-like calls.
“Their abdomens are swollen with liquid fat.” The irresistible feast drawing grizzly bears to Montana's mountaintops
Every year, grizzlies head to the upper slopes of Glacier National Park to gorge on fat-filled moths. A new study has mapped these foraging sites to offer park managers a tool for protecting them.
Record-breaking runs, swimming successes and theatrical tussles: These 13 beautiful photos reveal the leopard’s astonishing athletic abilities
The enigmatic leopard is a master of stealth – but photographers are occasionally able to capture their striking beauty in the wild
"It has a reputation for cunning, opportunism and haunting twilight calls..." Does this wild dog really deserve its bad reputation?
All you ever needed to know about the jackal
