Animals
Wild, extinct, domesticated, endangered - the animal kingdom is filled with creatures of exotic shapes and sizes, making them a firm favourite for curious minds and fact finders of all ages. Here you can find a menagerie of animal facts and pictures of the wonderful beasts that walk the earth, the birds that soar through the sky and the sea creatures that swim through the vast oceans of our Earth.
Why camel milk could soon become the world’s most essential drink
The future of food and drink could have a few humps in the road.
‘Giant fish lizard’ bigger than megalodon could be largest marine reptile ever discovered
Step aside, meg: Scientists have uncovered the biggest marine reptile ever, and it’s a prehistoric beast.
What caused the Great Sheep Panic?
Experts, much like the sheep, are still baa-ffled.
Can you smell ants?
Expert advice: Don't stick your nose in an ants nest.
Millions of donkeys are being killed to make medicine that doesn’t work
The demand for ejiao, a traditional Chinese medicine made from donkey skins, has risen dramatically over recent years.
The strangest animal behaviour to expect during April's solar eclipse
Steer clear of any giraffes or giant tortoises on 8 April. But do keep an eye on your pooch.
Billions of cicadas will soon emerge across the US. Will their pee be a problem?
These hummingbird-sized bugs can spray urine three times faster than a human.
Is it true you’re always within 6 feet of a rat?
We’ve all heard it before, but are you really only ever six feet from a rat?
The top 10 strangest animal eggs you’ll ever see
You might not enjoy this Easter treat...
Simply the world's best 22 wildlife photos of 2024 (so far)
The best wildlife and natural world images from this year's World Nature Photography Competition.
If my brain was in my stomach, would I 'think from my stomach'?
Is what we think with the same as where we think from?
What is the deadliest creature in the UK?
Man’s best friend? Yeah, right.
Why do dogs like sticking their heads out of car windows?
They're not just feeling the wind in their fur...
Nature’s weirdest: This honking hammerhead bat has the world’s strangest nostrils
Meet the honking bat that looks like a cross between a horse and Yoda.
A dazzling new side of nature: The 20 best photos of British wildlife 2024
Take a look at this amazing set of images from the latest British Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Time with dogs could help improve your concentration, study finds
Need another excuse to hang out with your hound? Here’s one: scientists have now shown it increases the power of your brain waves.
Male mammals aren’t bigger than females after all - new study
New research reveals that, for most mammal species, males and females are evenly sized.
These 10 psychedelic animal scans will change how you see wildlife forever
A major collaborative project has created 3D reconstructions of museum specimens previously hidden away.
Killer whale filmed absolutely destroying great white shark – and it has scientists worried
A gruesome discovery has challenged scientific understanding of the apex predator’s position in the food chain.
101 random fun facts that will blow your mind
Our collection of the best interesting trivia covers animals, biology, geography, space and much more.
17 absolutely mind-blowing Underwater Photographer of the Year winners 2024
Come and dive down with us as we take a look at the best photos taken beneath the waves.
Apes have a truly terrible sense of humour, study finds
Poking and prodding to provoke a response – behaviour common in human children (and some adults) – were among the behaviours exhibited by the primate pranksters.
Cannibalism, barbed penises and a whole lot of venom: The 8 most brutal animal courtships
Some animals pair for life. Boring. Here are some that mutilate, kill and eat each other when they mate!
If we want to beat plastic pollution, recycling will never be enough
OPINION | Photographs of hermit crabs using discarded bottle caps as shells highlights the extent of the global plastic pollution problem.