Scientists solve how geckos walk on water
VIDEO Dec 6, 2018A new study has shed light on how these remarkable lizards are able to run across the water's surface.
Parasitic wasp turns spiders in to zombies
Nov 29, 2018Scientists have discovered a horrifying new species of wasp in the depths of the Ecuadorian Amazon.
Ancient termite structure is visible from space
VIDEO Nov 21, 2018For thousands of years, termites have been constructing a vast network of mounds in northeastern Brazil.
Why do wombats have cube-shaped droppings?
Nov 19, 2018Scientists have been unravelling what might just be one of the most perplexing mysteries of the natural world.
Divers encounter giant worm-like 'creature'
VIDEO Nov 13, 2018Two divers came across something extraordinary during a recent excursion off the coast of New Zealand.
Bizarre spider looks like it has a dog's head
VIDEO Nov 7, 2018Found in the Amazon rainforest, this incredible arachnid looks like a strange cross between a dog and a spider.
'Bird from Atlantis' mystery finally solved
Nov 5, 2018The origin of a flightless bird found only on a remote island in the Atlantic has puzzled scientists for years.
New species of crocodile discovered in Africa
Oct 26, 2018Researchers from Florida International University have identified the first new species of crocodile in 85 years.
'Headless chicken monster' caught on film
VIDEO Oct 22, 2018A type of deep-sea cucumber with a very unusual name has been filmed in the Southern Ocean for the first time.
World's 'largest living thing' is slowly dying
Oct 18, 2018A record-breaking 80,000-year-old clonal colony of aspen trees in central Utah is in danger of being wiped out.
'Bugpocalypse' sees major decline in insects
Oct 16, 2018A worrying new study has highlighted the catastrophic effects of global warming on insect populations.
Swarms of ladybugs invade England and Wales
Oct 10, 2018Huge numbers of the red and black insects have been turning up in homes across the British Isles this month.
Underwater 'lost world' found off Tasmania
VIDEO Oct 10, 2018A deep sea research vessel has discovered a chain of underwater mountains that are teeming with life.
Lion cub found by jogger in the Netherlands
Oct 9, 2018The caged lion cub was found abandoned in the middle of a field to the north of the city of Utrecht.
Injured turtle has a wheelchair made of Lego
VIDEO Oct 1, 2018The popular toy bricks were the ideal choice for building a custom wheelchair for a rather unusual patient.
Could canine intelligence be overrated ?
Oct 1, 2018Scientists have determined that dogs are no more intelligent than several dozen other animal species.
It's official - cats are rubbish at catching rats
Sep 30, 2018A new study has cast doubt on the practice of releasing cats in to cities to help curb rat populations.
'Muppet of the sea' can inflate its own body
VIDEO Sep 24, 2018A deep sea remote-operated vehicle recently captured footage of a unique species of eel with a very big mouth.
1,000ft spider web covers edge of Greek lagoon
VIDEO Sep 22, 2018A vast stretch of vegetation next to Aitoliko Lagoon has become hidden beneath a huge mass of spider silk.
Why do we tend to like bees but hate wasps ?
Sep 19, 2018A new study has revealed that most people seem to appreciate bees but find wasps annoying and dangerous.
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