Amazing creatures found 4km beneath the sea
VIDEO Jun 21, 2017Scientists have revealed some of the weird and wonderful animals that live in Australia's eastern abyss.
Cats were first domesticated 9,000 years ago
Jun 19, 2017A major new study has revealed how cats went from wild animals to one of mankind's closest friends.
Two-headed porpoise caught in the North Sea
Jun 15, 2017Discovered off the coast of the Netherlands, the specimen is the first of its kind ever found.
What is the oldest living thing on Earth ?
Jun 12, 2017When it comes to extremely long-lived life forms, trees and plants beat animals hands down every time.
Ravens are capable of spotting unfair deals
Jun 10, 2017A new research paper has revealed that ravens and crows can determine whether or not a deal is fair.
Man helps to free tangled 'squirrel king'
VIDEO May 30, 2017Andrew Day had been visiting family when he encountered four squirrels with their tails tied together.
Great Barrier Reef bleaching is getting worse
VIDEO May 29, 2017Scientists have conceded that the outlook for the world's largest coral reef is looking increasingly grim.
Some snakes are now known to hunt in packs
May 26, 2017Scientists have revealed that some species of snake have learned how to co-operate and hunt in groups.
Whales only became huge relatively recently
VIDEO May 24, 2017They may be giants of the deep today, but blue whales only gained their huge size 2-3 million years ago.
Why do flamingos stand on only one leg ?
May 24, 2017Scientists have determined that flamingos prefer to stand on one leg as it helps them conserve energy.
London street swarmed by thousands of bees
VIDEO May 18, 2017Pedestrians were left ducking for cover as the swarm descended on a crowded street earlier this week.
Rare 'T. rex' ants discovered in Singapore
VIDEO May 18, 2017For the first time ever, scientists have had the opportunity to study a colony of these elusive insects.
Rare white wolf is shot dead at Yellowstone
May 16, 2017Wildlife authorities are offering a $5,000 reward to anyone who can help track down those responsible.
Scientists solve mystery of the narwhal's tusk
VIDEO May 16, 2017Remarkable new footage has finally helped scientists to explain the purpose of the narwhal's 9ft 'horn'.
Jellyfish 'mega swarm' washes up in the UK
May 14, 2017Hundreds of large barrel jellyfish have been washing up on beaches along the British coastline this week.
Yoda-like 'forest goblins' found in Indonesia
VIDEO May 5, 2017Two brand new species of small tree-dwelling primate have been discovered on the island of Sulawesi.
Giant spider webs cover field in New Zealand
VIDEO Apr 27, 2017Fascinating new footage has emerged online showing an entire field engulfed by a huge expanse of cobwebs.
Plastic-eating caterpillar could aid disposal
Apr 26, 2017A species of caterpillar known to eat wax inside beehives has been found to eat plastic bags as well.
First ever living giant shipworms discovered
VIDEO Apr 18, 2017A team of researchers have located a live colony of huge prehistoric molluscs in the Philippines.
Elephants are more intelligent than we thought
Apr 12, 2017New research has shown that elephants possess a level of self-understanding that is rare in animals.
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