Nature
From the tiniest single-celled organisms to the giants that roam the Earth, the animal kingdom is one that fascinates us all. Every day we learn more about the creatures we share the planet with, all 1.5 million-plus of them, and that's just the ones we have discovered so far. Whether we keep them as pets, eat them for food or study them for science, our relationship with animals is complex, but is part of the very nature of what makes us human.
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.
If conditions on Earth changed, is it possible dinosaurs could evolve again? Would life… find a way?
*Jurassic Park fans lean in closer*
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...
New tech won’t save us from climate change. Here’s what will
The one thing we need to save us from climate catastrophe is the one thing technology can’t provide.
Godzilla vs. Kong: Here's who'd actually win in a fight, according to science
Vertebrate zoologist Darren Naish uses what we know about primates and reptiles in the real world to declare a real winner.
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.
How do peanuts grow?
Peanuts have an alias: Ground nuts. And here’s how they got it.
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.
How the battle of the sexes left the duck with an awkwardly long, corkscrew-shaped penis
Both male and female ducks have evolved bizarre genitals.
Instant Genius Podcast | The surprising role of clouds in climate change
They're much more than rainmakers.
Instant Genius Podcast | Why we are seeing the return of infectious diseases
Measles, plague, and cholera are re-emerging – is this a sign of a coming pandemic?
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.
Instant Genius Podcast | How animals speak to each other
Fun fact: Dolphins give themselves names.