Mammals
Fascinating facts about our warm blooded friends - the mammals.
Australia approves world-first vaccine to save koalas from deadly chlamydia
The newly developed, single-dose vaccine could be a key tool in protecting the tree-dwelling marsupials from the chlamydia epidemic, say researchers.
Thousands of tourists gather on a Texan bridge to watch millions of bats ‘dance’ at dusk each year – here’s why
Austin, Texas has North America’s largest urban bat colony – and it’s home to a bat dance like no other
It contains the world’s deadliest snake and one of the only venomous mammals – so why does Australia have so much deadly wildlife?
Is the wildlife really more deadly 'down under'? Helen Pilcher takes a look at why Australia has so many dangerous animals
Cheeky macaques vs Japanese farm dogs – watch this Shiba Inu showdown
One of the world’s oldest dog breeds has been trained to protect fruit from thieving monkeys in Japanese farms
“I almost didn’t dare to breathe. Then, a pointy nose peered from around the trunk.”
When birdwatching in Canberra, Olivia came across one of Australia's most elusive animals
Satellite images capture great wildebeest migration from space. A close look reveals something startling
Taken 400 miles above the Earth's surface, the images suggest East Africa's Serengeti-Mara wildebeest population may be less than half the size previously estimated.
Scientists just discovered a new (amazing) use for this strange monkey's gigantic nose
Only found on the island of Borneo, the proboscis monkey is one of the world's most bizarre-looking animals. Now a new study has revealed a hidden function for its peculiar nose.
Camera trap hidden deep in Amazon Rainforest captures elusive predators doing something never filmed before
The footage was captured in the Serra do Pardo National Park in the Brazilian Amazon.
What do dolphins do during storms?
Author and wildlife guide Jon Dunn explains how dolphins cope with stormy weather.
Researchers discover 'ghost' hiding in Australian caves. Here's what's going on
After analysing a series of fossils found in caves across southern Australia, scientists say they have identified a new species of extinct marsupial.
Which mammal lives the longest? And which has the shortest life expectancy? Meet the winners and losers in the game of life
How long does the longest living mammal live, and how does the human lifespan compare to other mammals?
Meet the female carnivore with no vagina but a clitoris the size of a milk bottle
This bone-crushing carnivore has an underbelly that defies description, says Lucy Cooke
Why sloths don't burp, fart or throw up — despite hanging upside down all day
How sloths cope with life upside down
“His eyes were fixed on mine. I tried to back away, but I was easy prey.” How one conservationist found himself surrounded in a Columbian cloudforest
Conservationist Manuel was in the canopy of a Columbian cloudforest when six huge woolly monkeys came hurtling towards him
Scientists spent 6 years tracking Yellowstone's great bison migration. What they found is remarkable
New research from the US national park shows migrating bison enrich grasslands – boosting plant nutrition, soil health and biodiversity.
From sacred symbol to the brink of extinction: The shocking story of how Europeans nearly wiped out Australia’s iconic koalas
The history of an Australian icon since European settlement.
Remember Cecil, shot 10 years ago by a trophy hunter? This is what happened next – and it’s good news
A decade after Cecil the lion was shot with a bow and arrow, there are encouraging signs of hope for lion numbers across Africa
A mother's love: Beautiful intimate photos capture the loveable and unbreakable bond between a leopard mother and her adorable cubs
Leopard mothers with young cubs are notoriously elusive, but one female in a quiet corner of Botswana has allowed wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas a privileged view into family life. Leopards, it seems, can change their spots.
10 deadliest cats in the world: Which felines are the best killers and which attack humans?
Meet the planet’s fiercest and most ruthless felines
How wild is a pet rabbit?
BBC Wildlife contributor Karen Emslie answers your wild question.
How beavers are helping us fight climate change – one dam at a time
By restoring wetlands, reducing flooding and improving water quality, beavers are transforming Britain’s waterways and proving themselves unlikely allies in the fight against climate change
The world's chillest, most laid back rodent? These 8 photos reveal why capybaras are the most easy-going animals alive
From family life to feathered friends, see capybaras at their most companionable
It's one of the world's most beloved animals, weighs as much as a a sumo wrestler and has one of the most boring diets on the planet
Learn all about the giant panda, including why they're threatened, how they raise young and the complexities of captive breeding.
Snow leopards are killing enormous ibex in Mongolia's mountains. Researchers just found out why
New study reveals snow leopards hunt like no other big cat when it comes to targeting animals much larger than themselves.
