Beluga whale guide: Where they live, what they eat, how big they are - and why they're called beluga and what it means.
Learn all about their unique adaptations and social behaviours in this expert guide from Whale and Dolpin Conservation.
Brand-new dinosaur species discovered in fossilised Zimbabwean rocks
A new dinosaur species has been discovered in fossilised rocks on the shoreline of Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe
Haunting deep-sea fish with deadly bioluminescent lure washes up on a beach in Oregon
The alien-like football fish is so rarely seen that only 31 of them have ever been recorded.
Watch this incredible rare video of an octopus changing colour on a Welsh beach
Beachgoers record footage of a curled octopus turning from white to bright orange.
What's the prickliest plant in the world? You definitely don't want to get too close to these thorny, devilish species
Stuart Blackman takes a look at the contenders for the prickliest plant in the world
Weird wildlife wonders of the Galápagos: Discover unique species from the famed archipelago
Meet the fascinating wildlife inhabiting the archipelago that inspired naturalist Charles Darwin.
Loch Ness Monster hunt hots up as NASA is urged to join the search
Scotland’s Loch Ness Centre has asked the US space agency to join a four-day quest to find the elusive monster.
How do insects survive downpours?
Entomologist Richard Jones reveals an insect's survival strategy for wet weather
Bizarre prehistoric animal that was 'half-platypus, half-echidna' discovered in Australia
Scientists have nicknamed the new species 'echidnapus' and say the egg-laying mammal lived in Australia around 100 million years ago.
How do trees and plants know when it's spring? It's all thanks to a protein...
When do plants and trees know when to blossom? We take a look
Birds
Which bird has the biggest toes? And just how are they able to walk on 'water'?
There's only one bird in contention for the title bird with the biggest toes says Stuart Blackman
Is it just parrots that can talk, or can other birds talk too?
It's not just parrots that can talk, says Stuart Blackman, other bird species can copy the human voice too
Do birds mate for life? Discover just how faithful they really are
Birds are often famed for being monogamous, but all might not be as it seems says Tim Birkhead, as he explores how faithful they really are
Mini backpacks on giant hummingbirds? Wacky scientific experiment leads to two astonishing discoveries
An unusual scientific study has revealed the extraordinary journey giant hummingbirds take – and led to the discovery of an entirely new species hiding in plain sight.
10 flightless birds: Meet some curious - and often strange - land-based avian wonders
There are some birds that can't take to the sky, despite having wings. Discover 10 curious and wonderful birds that have lost the ability to fly
Meet the mighty Andean condor, one of the world's most impressive birds and the heaviest bird of prey
The mighty Andean condor – the heaviest bird of prey in the world and the raptor with the longest wingspan – needs little introduction, says Mike Dilger. Learn all about them in his expert guide - including where to see them
How to identify wildlife
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How to identify wildlife paths and beds
Tall vegetation in midsummer makes it easy to spot the regular paths that wild animals take - and where they rested.
How to identify mammal bones on the seashore
Mammal expert Steve Harris discusses which mammal bones you might find washed ashore, and how to identify them.
How to identify baby birds
Identify common baby birds with this handy chart
Roe deer guide: what they eat, how big they are and how to age a roe deer by their antlers
Learn all about the roe deer, Britain's most widespread deer
Heron vs egret: what's the difference between these two leggy, long-necked, elegant birds?
Know your herons from your egrets? Tom Hibbert from The Wildlife Trusts takes a look at some of the differences…
Plants
Are there any plants in Antarctica? Discover the flora thriving in the cold, inhospitable wilderness
Antarctica's hostile conditions doesn't make it an ideal place for plants says Stuart Blackman, but there are some...
What is the lotus effect? Discover how this beautiful plant naturally cleans itself
Learn all about the lotus effect and how this remarkable plant has inspired inspired innovations in technology and science.
Weirdest trees in the world: Discover nature's wackiest tree wonders
Meet some of the weirdest and oddest trees on the planet
Weirdest plants in the world: Discover some of the world's wackiest flora
Meet some of the weirdest and oddest plants on the planet