Mammals
Fascinating facts about our warm blooded friends - the mammals.
Watch incredible, heart-stopping footage of desperate flying foxes dodging deadly, crocodiles to collect water from a predator-infested river - will they survive?
This incredible BBC Earth footage shows the aerial agility of the mega bat and the ambush tactics of the freshwater crocodile
Experts uncover a truly bizarre prehistoric animal – with teeth like a seal, a platypus-like pelvis and the tail of an otter
The discovery of this platypus-like ancient animal sheds new light on the early evolution of mammals.
10 deadliest dogs on Earth: Discover the world's most ferocious and savage wild canine hunters
Meet the world's deadliest canines who are some of the world's most effective hunters
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20 incredible, heartwarming photos of the world’s tallest animal – from a vulnerable baby looking up at its parent to groups striding across the plains
Remembering Giraffes is the 11th book in the Remembering Wildlife fundraising series, which aims to raise awareness of at-risk species through powerful photography
"They used their deadly, 12 inch teeth – as sharp as steak knives – to slash open their prey’s necks or tear open their bellies"
After T.rex, there are few prehistoric predators more infamous than sabre-toothed cats…
“As far as I know, this is the first image of a wolf on the Mediterranean shore”
Italian wolves have come a long way since numbers dwindled towards extinction – far enough to feel the sand between their toes.
"When their lives are threatened their 4 inch razor-sharp claws come out and one swipe can sever an artery…" 7 animals that can kill a jaguar
Masters of stalking and ambushing, jaguars are a formidable foe – but can any animals take them on?
Watch incredible BBC footage of a hungry, desperate lioness risk her life to steal prey from a leopard for her precious cubs – will she survive?
The mother lioness will go to extreme lengths to feed her cubs
Scientists listened to the rumbles of elephants on the African savannah. Here's what they discovered
New research reveals the intricacies of African savannah elephant rumble choruses.
Is it a bear? Is it a dog? No, it’s something in between…
Long before modern bears and dogs took their familiar forms, strange predators known as bear dogs prowled prehistoric landscapes
11 staggering, close up, tiger photographs reveal the athletic power and brutal ferociousness of this deadly apex predator
Chimps can carry their deceased infants for months. Scientists are now closer to finding out why
Understanding infant corpse carrying behaviour in primates could provide clues to how humans perceive death
"Its sinister, guttural croak reaches an impressive 140dB, far exceeding the 70dB achieved by even the most ear-splitting of human shouts."
How and why do howler monkeys scream so loud? Ben Garrod investigates
It's as tall as Brad Pitt, weighs 169kg, is up to 10 times stronger than a human and is the master of knuckle-walking
Our guide to one of our closest relatives – the gorilla, including the difference between the two species, why they're endangered and conservation work.
Are any animals actually bulletproof?
There are some animals, says Ellen Husain, that seem to be able to deflect bullets...
Why do only small mammals hibernate? Why can't we?
Why don't larger animals hibernate? Steve Harris explains
They have enormous goggly eyes, sticky-out swivelling ears, long grippy fingers – and look like Yoda
All you ever need to know about the tarsier
Striking image of beavers in a Polish city wins 2026 Rewilding Europe award
The award is a special category in the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, organised by the German Society for Nature Photography
Big cat spotted on camera trap in a Guatemalan forest. Here’s why experts are so excited
The sighting of a jaguar using a wildlife corridor may suggest that Central American populations are less fragmented than initially thought
Rare small cat caught on camera in the Andean foothills. Here’s why experts are so excited
The Andean cat is listed as Endangered, making every sighting vital for conservation efforts
Brave, kick-ass female zebra saves foal from infanticidal male
New research is uncovering the matriarchal secrets of zebras – including unprecedented behaviour, says Lucy Cooke
Watch brutal but incredible BBC footage – narrated by David Attenborough – of ferocious hippos battling for supremacy
Watch hulking male hippos clash in a wet and wild African showdown
Heart-stopping moment a crocodile attacks a vulnerable lion cub on a Zambian river – watch incredible footage of how its pride reacts
In BBC TV series Kingdom, a lion pride must cross croc-infested waters. Will they make it?
"He stopped, looked at me, snorted – and charged. I turned and ran, but was unceremoniously catapulted by the irate beast"
It looks like a gentle giant, but get too close and this 350kg mammal can charge – as one wildlife expert discovered the hard way
