Marine Animals
It's sleek, black, incredibly beautiful and very fast – and is known as the 'cheetah of the deep sea' despite weighing over a tonne
Learn all about the unmistakable pilot whale, from their diet and size to life in the pod and why, sadly, they're prone to beaching
When scientists went to a group of remote South Pacific islands, they weren’t expecting to find so many of these giants
A new study has revealed that giant clams are thriving in American Sāmoa thanks to protections from traditional community management.
Researchers extract DNA from 25 Killer whales off the coast of Japan – and make "crucial" new discovery
New research reveals that orcas around the island of Hokkaido can be split into two distinct forms, offering conservationists important information that can help protect the animals.
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Can any animals kill sperm whales?
Discover the animals take on the mighty sperm whale?
11 jaw-dropping killer whale moments captured in photos and film that reveal the brutal hunting techniques of the ocean’s top predator
Discover the unstoppable force and awe-inspiring dominance of the ocean’s ultimate hunter.
It can be up to 5 feet long and hold its breath underwater for an hour – meet one of the ocean’s strangest survivors
Described as “imps of darkness” by naturalist Charles Darwin, marine iguanas are a unique species. Our expert guide by the Galapagos Conservation Trust reveals more about these amazing reptiles.
It's 7 metres long, can weigh almost a tonne and can live for 400 years or more – meaning some around today were born in 1625...
The mystery of the lifespan of Greenland sharks has finally been unveiled thanks to new research.
Sharks are attacking albatrosses in Hawai'i. And it's causing other apex predators to flee
Every summer, tiger sharks gather at a remote atoll in the Pacific Ocean to hunt fledgling seabirds. New research suggests it's changing the way other shark species behave.
“That’s unbelievable.” Scientists strapped a camera to a turtle. What it filmed shocked them all
The BBC TV series Animals with Cameras aimed to capture unprecedented behaviour – and succeeded
“Straight out of a sci-fi film." Diver spots strange animal on Great Barrier Reef. What it was doing blew her mind
Wildlife filmmaker stumbles upon a brittle star laying thousands of glowing eggs in Australia – and it's mesmerising to watch.
"The sight is extraordinary and overwhelming. An entire beach studded with expectant mothers packed so tightly there’s barely room to step in between"
How one solemn maternal quest has morphed into one of nature’s greatest spectacles
10 most powerful whales on the planet – are these the ocean’s smartest killers?
Cetaceans are among the most intelligent creatures in the ocean and many whales have used their big brains to develop cunning hunting strategies.
Watch this adorable baby sea otter learning to float on its own. What happened next is heartbreaking...
Wildlife lover Ayse Genisel was delighted to spot a baby sea otter through her binoculars, but people trying to get too close eventually led to tragedy for the pup
It looks like a Christmas tree: Watch this tiny, secretive creature burst into life like an underwater Cinderella
These colourful worms are always in the Christmas spirit, but they’ll vanish inside a coral if you startle them, says Melissa Hobson
Millions of these animals all rush to the beach at once causing chaos – here's why they do it...
Sandra Storch explains why turtles choose to take part ion mass nestings
6 amazing blood-sucking animals that aren't insects - including a fish that's reported to have swam up a man's penis
While insects are best-known for feeding on blood, there's actually a few more species that target this protein-rich liquid.
From shrimp that look like candy canes to eels that mimic snowflakes: 6 festive animals named after Christmas
It's not all robins and reindeer – here are 6 festive species that are associated with Christmas
Super predators over 10 metres long once dominated our oceans – unlike anything seen today, say scientists
A team of researchers reconstructed an ancient marine ecosystem – and discovered a previously unseen seventh layer in its food chain
What's the fastest whale in the world? Clue - it can swim at 37kph, despite weighing a hefty 70 tonnes
5 animals that can turn themselves inside out - from reversible anuses to exploding intestines
When it comes to these animals, the natural world proves that internal body parts shouldn't always stay that way...
"Absolutely mesmerising": aerial footage shows hundreds of sharks chasing bait balls in Byron Bay
A wildlife photographer has filmed sharks in Australia creating beautiful patterns in the sea as they swam through bait balls trying to hunt for a meal.
Can any animal kill an orca?
No other predator is able to challenge the orca, says Melissa Hobson
It's the largest, most powerful and deadliest bear on the planet – AND views us as prey, able to make short work of our puny bodies...
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.
What’s the most intelligent animal in the ocean?
When it comes to the smartest animal in the ocean there are a number of contenders, says Melissa Hobson