Mammals
Fascinating facts about our warm blooded friends - the mammals.
Known as the world's grumpiest cat, it's a few cm shorter than a bowling pin and has such a sour face it could curdle milk
Facts about one of the smallest wild felines in the world – the Pallas cat – including where it is from and how it survives in cold environments
Should the Tasmanian tiger live again? Why bringing back the extinct thylacine COULD be a game-changer
What would happen if the thylacine returned as Tasmania's apex predator? Helen Pilcher takes a look
"To see her standing there, focused entirely on finding her cub – who was in serious danger – was one of the most affecting things I've ever seen."
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"Mothers are known to eat their own newborn babies..." 11 gruesome, grisly cannibal animals that feast on their own kind – you won't believe number 3
It may seem gruesome, but many animals have been recorded feeding on their own species. Here are 11 cannibalistic animals, including some that might surprise you.
“I spent five days in hospital after a bite from a monkey you could buy for a child”
A recent law in England aims to tighten standards for keeping primates as pets, but its impact remains uncertain
"It moves like a cat, climbs like a primate and is usually found high up in trees." 5 weirdest, bizarrest wild dogs on the planet
Meet 5 dogs that don't follow the rulebook
“Within seconds of our dog’s yelp, we heard the sound of hooves pounding up the trail behind us”
When hiking Colorado’s West Bench Trail, Tim and his wife Alisha were surprised by a charging bull moose
Do honey bears actually eat honey – and are they real bears?
We take a look at the diet of honey bears, also known as a Kinkajou
22 incredible, powerful photos of Africa's Big Five - the animals that struck fear into 19th century big-game hunters
Spectacular images of Africa's Big Five in the wild
Can a human outrun a bear?
Only a muppet would try and outrun a bear, says Helen Pilcher. Here's why...
“I can barely believe that such an eerie sound could be created by an animal.” Tourists armed with tech are heading into the Amazon – to save monkeys
In Peru’s rainforests, primate conservation is striking a new chord, with citizen scientists playing a significant part as sound engineers
"Baby monkeys are traumatically taken from their mothers and kept in poor conditions." Why is there a growing demand for primates as pets?
The trafficking of wild-caught animals for the pet trade is a huge global business
"It has webbed feet, a powerful rudder-like tail and a water-resistant coat." 7 wild cats that are incredible swimmers, with 1 underwater specialist
You might think cats hate water – but in the wild, many feline species take to it with surprising ease. Meet the cats that dive, paddle and wade like pros
A gobsmacking 500,000 babies born at one time in one place... That's one colossal delivery room
Almost half a million wildebeest are born within a few weeks in the Serengeti
“They live in paradise – there really is no need to leave.” There’s a temple in India where locals go to worship – alongside 20,000 rats
At a temple in Rajasthan, black rats are not pests but family, thriving in an ecosystem shaped by faith
A rare and mysterious creature has just been detected in a remote Kenyan forest. Here’s why experts are so excited
One of Africa’s rarest creatures is caught on a trail camera – hundreds of kilometres from where it was expected to be
"One key thing to remember – it can run as fast as a racehorse..." 10 most dangerous animals you REALLY don't want to meet on a hike
From venomous predators to deceptively small killers, these animals can turn a peaceful hike into a life-threatening emergency
It can weigh a whopping 800kg and move at a rapid 40kph, but it's not the only giant out there... 7 biggest bears on the planet
The largest members of the bear family are fascinating for far more than just the size of their paws or the strength of their bite.
Are the any deadly big cats in the USA?
What wild cats roam the US? James Fair investigates
Why do humans grow so slowly compared to other animals?
Most animals mature quickly. Humans take their time. The reasons are complex.
Can a human outrun a rhino? Just how fast are these giants when they charge?
You don't want to get in the way of these intimidating animals, as they can move faster than you think...
There's an animal in the tropical forests of Borneo that breastfeeds its young for 6.5 years
Orangutans have one of the longest breastfeeding periods among mammals, new study finds.
“All subspecies hang on in only 5% of their historical range.” This 5.5 tonne giant is Asia’s largest land animal – but it could face extinction
This magnificent mammal is smaller than its African cousins but it’s still the largest land-based animal in Asia. Can you guess what makes them different? It’s not just the size…
It crosses international borders, travels over 1,000km and is made up of 200,000 creatures with ‘internal satnavs’
World-beating wanderings that cover hundreds of miles and cross international borders
