Mammals
Fascinating facts about our warm blooded friends - the mammals.
What’s the meaning behind Groundhog Day? And can this adorable-looking creature actually predict the weather?
You might be familiar with the well-known comedy film, but is it based in any fact? We take a look at the meaning behind Groundhog Day
6 surprising incestuous animals – and why these species prefer to keep it in the family
From wolves to cichlid fish, inbreeding has been observed in a surprising amount of species
How to avoid a bear attack – information that could save your life
Knowing how to avoid an attack could save your life, because if a bear decides to pick a fight, you’re in a tight corner.
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With speeds of 100 miles per hour, it leaves birds like swifts and albatrosses eating its dust.
did you know the fastest flying animal in the world isn't a bird
Essentially it's 'a self-sealing snorkel'
Why do moose have such extraordinary noses?
9 brutal grey wolf photos that reveal the power and ferocity of these formidable apex predators
These amazing images reveal the brutality and sheer power of these incredible predators
When scientists set a test for apes they were astounded with what happened next...
Why bonobos are more like humans than chimpanzees
There’s a Japanese island where feral cats outnumber humans – and scientists discovered something interesting about their genetics
In Ehime Prefecture, Japan, there's an island that's famous for its cat community. But how did they get there?
Remote cameras catch rare predator in Californian forest. There are only 500 left on the planet
Once thought extinct, researchers are trying to find out more about this tiny carnivore to aid its conservation.
There's a pink-faced monkey in Japan that bathes in hot springs – for a surprising reason
Japan's snow monkeys soak in hot springs for thermoregulation and to relieve stress – a new study suggests there is another reason...
“The koala is beloved around the world. You’d think that its future would be secure.” Why protecting the Australian icon is a massive headache for conservationists
Koalas, a much-loved icon, are both endangered and abundant in Australia. We look at the big picture across an even bigger country
This crazy animal looks like a cross between a porcupine, hedgehog and a bee – meet one of Madagascar's weirdest animals
What on earth is this spiky creature?
Can sheep and goats cross-breed?
Sheep and goats may look similar, share pastures and even behave alike – but can they actually produce offspring together?
I spent 7 years tracking an elusive wolf pack through the snowy wilds of Canada. My encounters were mind-blowing
Meet the Opoyastin pack, the charismatic wild wolves who inhabit the icy wilderness of Canada’s Kaska Coast
Tiny mammal the weight of a sugar cube discovered in Ethiopian highlands – and it's totally new to science
One of the world’s smallest mammals has been discovered - and it weighs just 3g.
Trail cameras capture rare flat-headed cat in Thai forest. It hasn't been seen there for almost 30 years
One of the rarest wild cats in the world, these tiny felines are roughly half the weight of a domestic cat.
Scientists found that this tiny mammal ‘regrows’ its brain in winter. And it could help cure Alzheimer’s
Researchers discovered that the common shrew can shrink itself during the winter
Astonishing snow leopard hunt filmed in Pakistan's remote mountains
Dramatic footage shows a snow leopard pursuing a markhor through a steep mountain gorge towards a cliff edge.
The car was stuck in the mud. Then an elephant charged. I still can’t believe what happened next
Daniel Stiles shares a heart-stopping encounter with an elephant in Kenya
It can run faster than some passenger trains and migrates 1,200km a year – meet the real-life sleigh pullers
These creatures can clock up speeds of almost 50mph – faster than the London Underground network
Rats have amazingly vivid dreams – and scientists now know what they’re about
Dreams aren't unique to humans – rats, monkeys and even octopuses might be able to dream
Why 7 mummified cheetahs found in a Saudi Arabian cave have got scientists so excited
Today, the Arabian Peninsula has no wild cheetahs, but the mummified bodies found near the city of Arar offer hope for the reintroduction of the cats, say researchers.
In Alaska’s biggest city, a massive animal is rampaging through shopping centres. Here’s what’s going on
In Anchorage, Alaska, you’re never too far
from a moose – even when you’re shopping
Why do badgers have stripes?
A badger's distinctive markings have long puzzled naturalists