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.
A massive insect study may have made a huge mistake
The debate over the results of a highly-cited paper raises questions about how biodiversity loss should be measured
We’ve finally discovered how your brain differs from a chimp’s: new study
Turns out that our brains are quite unique compared to our closest animal relatives – if you look hard enough.
Think you understand your dog? This study says you’re wrong – and what you should do instead
A study on human perceptions of dog behaviour found we are much worse at understanding our dogs' emotions than we think we are.
Scientists ‘bring back’ the woolly mammoth… as this mouse
Jurassic Park would be a much cuter place with these ‘de-extinct’ critters running around.
Simply jaw-dropping: The best 31 wildlife photos of 2025 (so far)
From playful polar bears to a kingfisher with a very cold bottom.
The 15 weirdest pictures of nature's smallest animals
Take a look at some of the most stunning insects from around the world.
This deer-riding monkey could rewrite the story of evolution. Here’s why
New research suggests that cultural practices in the animal kingdom can develop across species boundaries.
The 20 best and weirdest nature images of 2025 (so far)
Featuring hidden bears, fighting beetles and show-off spiders.
15 of the most mind-blowing photos taken this century (so far)
From space to forest fires and escaping cheetahs, these are the best images of 2024.
How do whales sing under the sea?
Whales are known for their musical talents, but how can that be possible under water?
The 12 fastest animals in the world
Catch us if you can! From cheetahs to falcons, these speedsters rule the animal kingdom.
The longest living animals on Earth 2025
From mole rats to Greenland sharks, here are the creatures with unusually large lifespans.
10 of the cutest animals in the world
From the quokka to the fennec fox, get ready to melt.
Scientists discover exactly when man and dog became friends
A relationship spanning thousands of years, but when exactly did it start?
Here’s how to tell if your dog actually loves you, according to science
Your dog is so pleased to see you when you get home. Then again, that’s also when you feed them. So does your dog see you as their best friend or merely a food delivery system?
This fossilised poop could finally reveal why dinosaurs ruled the planet
It wasn’t meat, but plant-based diets that helped dinosaurs rise to the top.
The 10 weirdest nature pictures of 2024 (so far)
Celebrating the beauty of nature with the Close-up Photography of the Year awards.
Bat babies are getting bigger than ever. Here’s why
These ‘extreme mammals’ are crucial for the health of the environment, but we've hated them for far too long.
The strange reasons your dog eats grass (and poop)
Don't pretend like your pup hasn't done it.
Top 10 most venomous spiders in the world
Top 10 most dangerous animals in the world
What is the deadliest animal, killing the most humans each year? If you guessed sharks, you’d be wrong.
Here’s what monsters could actually be real, according to science
The real-life explanations for the creatures that haunt our imaginations.
These trained giant rats could become poaching's worst enemy
The new rodent crew have been trained to identify endangered animal products with a signature ‘nose poke’.
We finally know how the dinosaurs ended up ruling the planet
Mega volcanoes, strangely, may have plunged the world into icy temperatures.