New study finds 200,000 viruses in the ocean
Apr 28, 2019It turns out that there are many times more marine viruses in the world's oceans than previously thought.
Strange, alien-like jellyfish filmed for first time
VIDEO Apr 26, 2019Researchers have captured footage of a remarkable, previously unseen type of jellyfish deep beneath the sea.
Ranger takes selfie with 'human-like' gorillas
Apr 22, 2019A striking photograph taken by an anti-poaching ranger has been described as 'just another day in the office.'
Orangutan attacks digger as it destroys forest
VIDEO Apr 21, 2019Recently released footage has brought in to focus the plight of animals left homeless by deforestation.
'Miracle' as bees survive Notre Dame blaze
VIDEO Apr 20, 2019Three hives containing a population of over 180,000 bees were left unscathed by this week's devastating fire.
What are great white sharks frightened of ?
Apr 18, 2019Despite their fearsome reputation, these monster sharks will always try to steer clear of one particular creature.
Last known female Yangtze giant turtle dies
Apr 15, 2019One of the last four remaining members of a critically endangered species of turtle has sadly passed away.
How can sea spiders grow to such huge sizes ?
VIDEO Apr 12, 2019Scientists have determined how sea creatures living in the depths of the polar oceans become so enormous.
Record-breaking 17ft python found in Florida
Apr 8, 2019The huge snake was tracked down by a team at the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Florida Everglades.
1 billion birds a year killed by US skyscrapers
Apr 7, 2019New research has revealed just how dangerous tall, reflective buildings are to wild birds in large cities.
World's tallest tropical tree discovered
VIDEO Apr 6, 2019Scientists have identified and climbed a record-breaking tree in Borneo that measures a whopping 328ft in height.
Real-life 'Moby Dick' filmed off Mexican coast
VIDEO Apr 5, 2019A rare white whale has been filmed splashing through the waves off the west coast of Baja California, Mexico.
Thousands of toxic toads have invaded Florida
VIDEO Mar 27, 2019A South Florida neighborhood has been besieged this month by countless thousands of poisonous cane toads.
45 rattlesnakes discovered under man's house
VIDEO Mar 22, 2019A Texas man who recently crawled under his house to fix his cable found rather more than he had bargained for.
Sleeping octopus changes color as it 'dreams'
VIDEO Mar 12, 2019Intriguing footage of a sleeping octopus has suggested that cephalopods may have some concept of dreaming.
Whale almost swallows dive tour operator
VIDEO Mar 9, 2019Rainer Schimpf had been filming a sardine run when he inadvertently ended up in the mouth of a huge whale.
Lightning strikes California 1500 times in 5 mins
VIDEO Mar 7, 2019Parts of Southern California were relentlessly hammered by bolt after bolt of lightning earlier this week.
'Extinct' cloud leopard seen alive in Taiwan
Mar 4, 2019Two separate ranger patrols have reported sightings of the Formosan clouded leopard in a remote forest region.
Rare Yosemite 'firefall' stuns park visitors
VIDEO Feb 23, 2019This spectacular natural phenomenon turns a waterfall of melting snow in to a fiery cascade of bright orange.
Mystery of stickleback's 'virgin' birth solved
Feb 22, 2019Researchers were surprised to discover that a fish nick-named 'Mary' had been carrying fertilized eggs.
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