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.
The world's tiniest (and cutest) deer needs your attention, say experts
It’s barely bigger than a house cat
Climate change is making frogs 'sexier', scientists say
Things are heating up at the water’s edge – in more ways than one
Bird poop powered one of the Americas’ greatest ancient kingdoms, study finds
Archaeological analysis of items from a South American kingdom reveals their prosperity was built on bird poop
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How can animals switch sex?
About one in 50 fish species can change from male to female – or back again
What's the longest-living insect?
What is the longest-lived insect in the world? Think decades, not years, and you'll have your surprising answer!
A cow has been filmed using tools for the first time ever, stunning scientists
Veronika, a cow from Austria, taught herself to use a broom – and we have the footage to prove it
Your dog might be eavesdropping on your conversations – and learning words from them
Certain dogs can learn words like human toddlers, by listening to family members’ conversations
The 11 strangest scientific discoveries of 2025
The good, the bad and the frankly bizarre: from the world’s oldest newborn to a body-snatching bug, here were science’s strangest discoveries in 2025
The top 22 most ugly animals in the world
Not all creatures can be beautiful, but they all have interesting stories to tell
How we got dinosaurs spectacularly wrong for more than a century
Turns out the T. rex was a feathery genius.
What are some of the spookiest experiments we've ever done?
Definitely best not to try these at home...
Why scientists once thought the platypus was an elaborate hoax
The platypus is such a strange animal that it was originally thought to be an elaborate hoax by pranksters
How the 'Christmas tree worm' evolved one of the ocean’s strangest senses
Meet the bizarre underwater worm that looks like a Christmas decoration and sees through its gills.
‘It’s completely out of control’: Scientists warn bird flu could spark a human pandemic in 2026
Bird flu has been rampaging through wildlife and farm animals worldwide. Will it make the long-feared jump to people?
Can any animals see in infared?
While infrared light is invisible to most animals, there are some, including salmon, bullfrogs and snakes, that can see it
This 'phantom' jellyfish is bigger than a bus – and keeps lurking in shallow waters
New (very rational) fear unlocked – thanks nature
How many spiders are in my house?
Your house may contain dozens of spiders. Or far more...
New study reveals salt to blame for missing mega-herbivores
Elephants, rhinos and giraffes might be limited by the availability of this kitchen ingredient
What is the most dangerous fish to eat?
Pufferfish is considered the most dangerous fish to eat; it is poisonous, potentially fatal. But if sliced properly, it can be quite tasty
Can animals smell death?
How one fallen creature can set off a chain reaction of chaos
Humans are absolutely terrible at reading dog emotions, study finds
Our emotions can play a big part in how we respond to our furry friends – but not in the way you might think
How should you talk to someone who has just lost a pet?
Just as with human bereavement, losing a pet can cause intense grief
How much of the ocean is just whale pee?
Whale pee is more important to the ocean than you might think. How important? Urine for a shock
Forever chemicals are altering the DNA of unhatched ducklings, study finds
Forever chemicals, or PFAS, take a really long time to break down naturally and they’re everywhere
