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.
Bigger dinosaurs didn’t always have stronger bites, surprising new study finds
You probably still wouldn’t want to come face to face with them, though
Female gorillas can overpower males twice their size, study finds
Primate society is less patriarchal than we thought
New smart pill could let doctors explore and treat your gut from the inside
Scientists say this could be the start of a "new generation" of tech, capable of hacking the gut microbiome
These are the dog breeds most at risk of overeating, says study
Science explains why certain doggos are more at risk of becoming loveable loaves
This (very cute) footage shows baby turtles being called by their mothers
In the new BBC series Parenthood, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, baby turtles see sunlight for the first time and crawl towards their singing mothers
This cat-borne parasite could be causing you to make bad decisions. Here's how
The parasite hijacks our brain chemistry and can lead to both rage and risk-taking
Here's what your dog's TV watching habits say about their personality
Coming up next on the Dog Channel: Paw & Order
This bizarre underwater 'blue dragon' fights with stolen jellyfish venom
These blue sea slugs spend their lives hanging from the surface of the ocean
Do dogs really understand the words used on soundboard buttons?
In some online videos, dogs seem to have conversations with their owners by pressing buttons on soundboards
Alpha males are the exception, not the rule, bold new study claims
Clear-cut male dominance is surprisingly rare in our animal relatives – and many females hold more sway than expected
Scientists uncover (very) creepy reason humans first kept pet cats
Our relationship with our feline friends may not have gotten off to the best start…
Simple ways to calm your stressed dog this Fourth of July, according to an expert
A canine psychologist shares top tip to soothe your anxious pooch when the fireworks start flying.
Nature like you've never seen it: 18 jaw-dropping aerial photos
Our planet, like you've never seen it before
Prehistoric ‘dancefloor’ could reveal how dinosaurs flirted
Everybody walk the dinosaur…?
Why you're probably stroking your cat completely wrong (and how to do it right)
Fun fact: your cat probably hates the way you're currently petting them.
Which animal has the sharpest teeth?
This sharp-toothed creature was similar to an eel and lived 500 to 200 million years ago
What's the most painful insect sting?
Meet the insect with the most painful sting in the world
10 simple ways to keep your dogs safe and happy during a heatwave
Pro tips to keep your furry friend cool when it’s hot outside.
Mosquitoes are set to get more dangerous in the UK and US. Here’s why
“It’s not a case of ‘if’, but ‘when’,” says a professor who specialises in pest-borne diseases
Killer whales filmed using tools for the first time – and scientists are stunned
Fancy a scrub?
This 80-million-year-old shark species is a biological mystery
Meet the frilled shark, one of nature's weirdest creatures
What is the deadliest creature in the UK?
Man’s best friend? Yeah, right.
What makes tardigrades so indestructible?
Scientists are beginning to understand what makes tardigrades (otherwise known as 'water bears') so indestructible
Can seagulls really get drunk on flying ants?
Gorging on flying ants could make seagulls appear to act drunk, thanks to formic acid - which is toxic to birds