Mammals
Fascinating facts about our warm blooded friends - the mammals.
15 most extraordinary, brilliant and weirdest animal feet on the planet, which make ours look very ordinary – and rather boring
Some of them are not pretty, but they are useful - here are nature's weirdest feet.
"They make admirable role models. Each family display loyalty, courage and generosity– traits that humans revere"
In the jackal’s world, mum and dad stay together for life and their offspring are always eager to help. Patricia Moehlman can’t help but admire these amazing animals.
It barks like a dog, looks like a cross between a squirrel and a hamster and is the size of a bowling pin
Meet the cute and charismatic prairie dog
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What's the difference between zebras and horses? Aren't zebras just black and white striped horses?
They may look similar but zebras and horses are very different species
"It rolled over the rocks right up to me and extended a tentacle towards my toes, which I quickly retracted"
When holidaymaker Dave Musgrove ventured down to the coast, he stumbled across a curious cephalopod.
"Males are known for being massive ‘mummies’ boys’, kept alive by their post-menopausal matriarch’s hunting handouts"
It may seem that humans have little in common with orcas, also known as killer whales, yet we actually share a common trait not often seen in the animal kingdom.
Do we know what happened to the remains of the last known thylacine?
The remains of the last known thylacine were thought to be forever lost ...
"22% of US men think they could beat a chimpanzee in a fight." Hmm... Here's how humans REALLY compare to the world's 10 strongest primates
Discover the strongest primates on the planet…
Watch wonderful footage of joyful apes spinning themselves around – and around – and around until they get dizzy
Spinning apes give clues on why humans seek out mind-altering experiences, according to new research
"The female pinned us to the spot, legs akimbo, for over two hours. In addition to mating with her consorts, she also wanted to mate with me"
Lucy Cooke explains why licentious lionesses are simply protecting their offspring
The last known photograph of this majestic predator was taken in 1925. Its disappearance remains a mystery. Could it ever return?
70 years since the Barbary lion vanished from North Africa, new research is reshaping our understanding of how this mountain dwelling predator lived, why it disappeared and whether it could one day return to the wild
"Bloodthirsty bum-biters that stalk their prey by listening to them breathe may sound more evil than Dracula himself"
Lucy Cooke explains how this bloodthirsty bum-biter has a surprisingly strong sisterhood – and why it's essential to their survival.
This majestic and deadly wild cat is a master at stalking and ambushing its prey – and dragging its carcass high up into the trees
Learn all about leopards in this expert species guide from the African Wildlife Foundation.
The wild wolf who befriended dogs and humans – and stole the heart of an entire town
Romeo, sweet Romeo. The wild wolf that became part of a town
Brits are desperate to save this prickly garden visitor – but Kiwis don’t feel the same
Hedgehog numbers are decreasing at an alarming rate in the UK – but you can help save them
"It gave an explosive snort, opened his enormous jaws and lunged towards us. 'It's Mad Max!' Murray shouted. 'Keep paddling'"
A memorable canoe safari down the Zambezi River left Olivia Pozzan feeling extremely lucky
Can this poor zebra escape a deadly crocodile's jaws? Watch heart-wrenching, tense, BBC footage of a perilous battle at the river’s edge
Zebras must face one of nature’s most dangerous challenges: crossing predator-filled rivers
Watch nail-biting, scary footage of a powerful grizzly mama bear stalking a hiker
Incredible footage captures the moment a massive mama grizzly bear and her cubs approaches a hiker in Alaska.
"It views us as prey, able to make short work of our puny bodies." Meet the largest, most powerful and deadliest bear on the planet
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.
It climbs like a cat, roars like a lion and wears a white crescent on its chest: Meet a secretive creature you’ve probably never heard of
What are moon bears? Where do moon bears live?
Learn all about the beguiling moon bear in Heidi Quine's expert guide
"An enormous male lion emerged from the darkness. His head and mane loomed impossibly large and he grunted and advanced towards us"
A wildlife capture course in South Africa took a dangerous turn for veterinarian Olivia Pozzan
It's the largest tree-dwelling animal on the planet, highly intelligent, can use sophisticated tools – and makes a 'kiss-squeak' call that is not friendly at all
Learn all you need to know about orangutans, including the best places in the world to see them in our expert species guide.
"When its within 20m of its quarry it erupts from its hiding place in a lightning attack and sprints to overpower its prey with ruthless efficiency"
Once a phantom of Chile’s windswept peaks, this plucky feline is making a comeback
These 11 beautifully intimate photographs capture the stunning beauty and charisma of wild wolves
Teamwork, resilience and community – wolves have it all. We journey across continents to meet some of the most charismatic members of the wolf family
