Two divers came across something extraordinary during a recent excursion off the coast of New Zealand.
Found in the Amazon rainforest, this incredible arachnid looks like a strange cross between a dog and a spider.
The origin of a flightless bird found only on a remote island in the Atlantic has puzzled scientists for years.
Researchers from Florida International University have identified the first new species of crocodile in 85 years.
A type of deep-sea cucumber with a very unusual name has been filmed in the Southern Ocean for the first time.
A record-breaking 80,000-year-old clonal colony of aspen trees in central Utah is in danger of being wiped out.
A worrying new study has highlighted the catastrophic effects of global warming on insect populations.
Huge numbers of the red and black insects have been turning up in homes across the British Isles this month.
A deep sea research vessel has discovered a chain of underwater mountains that are teeming with life.
The caged lion cub was found abandoned in the middle of a field to the north of the city of Utrecht.
The popular toy bricks were the ideal choice for building a custom wheelchair for a rather unusual patient.
Scientists have determined that dogs are no more intelligent than several dozen other animal species.
A new study has cast doubt on the practice of releasing cats in to cities to help curb rat populations.
A deep sea remote-operated vehicle recently captured footage of a unique species of eel with a very big mouth.
A vast stretch of vegetation next to Aitoliko Lagoon has become hidden beneath a huge mass of spider silk.
A new study has revealed that most people seem to appreciate bees but find wasps annoying and dangerous.
Scientists exploring one of the deepest parts of the ocean have discovered three new species of snailfish.
Residents of the Russian city of Taganrog have been inundated with huge swarms of winged insects this week.
A single-celled protozoan may actually be a lot faster than cheetahs, marlins or peregrine falcons.
A huge squid measuring 4.2 meters long has been discovered washed up on the Wellington coastline.