Wild 'virgin-born' sawfish are a world first
Jun 2, 2015Smalltooth sawfish in Florida appear to have developed a novel new way of escaping their own extinction.
Mystery surrounds death of saiga antelopes
May 28, 2015Over half of the world's remaining saiga antelope population has dropped dead within the last few weeks.
Dementor wasp heads up list of new species
May 27, 2015A total of 139 weird and wonderful new plant and animal species have been discovered in South East Asia.
The octopus is able to 'see' using its skin
May 21, 2015Scientists have discovered that the humble octopus is able to use its skin to sense light around it.
Pandas can't actually digest bamboo properly
May 20, 2015Despite spending most of their time eating it, bamboo gives pandas a bad case of indigestion.
Spiders rain down from the sky over Australia
May 19, 2015A unique phenomenon has seen parts of the country covered in a glistening layer of silvery webbing.
'Sea serpent' oarfish washes up on beach
May 1, 2015The enormous fish, which grows up to 36ft, is believed to have sparked many legends about sea monsters.
Bees may now be addicted to pesticides
Apr 27, 2015Rather than avoiding harmful pesticides on plants, bees might actually be deliberately targeting them.
Should chimps be granted human rights ?
Apr 24, 2015A case is set to be brought to the New York State Supreme Court to argue that chimps are 'legal persons'.
Diver films huge pyramid of spider crabs
VIDEO Apr 19, 201544-year-old PT Hirschfield captured the remarkable spectacle on camera near Melbourne, Australia.
Male northern white rhino under armed guard
Apr 16, 2015The last remaining male northern white rhino has four armed guards protecting him 24 hours a day.
Chimps observed crafting and using spears
Apr 15, 2015Chimpanzees in southeastern Senegal have become quite adept at making their own weapons.
Rare black flamingo spotted in Cyprus
VIDEO Apr 10, 2015A flamingo sporting an uncharacteristically black hue has been filmed on the island of Cyprus.
Giant mutant goldfish run amok in rivers
Apr 3, 2015Wildlife authorities in Australia have warned people not to release pet fish in to rivers and streams.
Scientists discover unique 'werewolf plant'
Apr 2, 2015A plant that relies on the lunar cycle for survival is the only one of its kind anywhere in the world.
'Super' termite species could spell disaster
Mar 31, 2015Two of the world's most invasive species of termite may be mating to produce a new type of 'super' pest.
Shape-shifting frog mimics its surroundings
Mar 25, 2015Found in the Ecuadorian Andes, the unique species is able to perfectly blend in with almost anything.
Bullet ant has world's most painful sting
Mar 15, 2015The South American insect measures 2.5cm long and delivers an agonizing bite that hurts for up to a day.
Wild giant panda population is on the rise
Feb 28, 2015A new census has revealed that the number of giant pandas living in the wild has risen by 17 percent.
Limpets possess world's strongest teeth
Feb 18, 2015Limpet teeth are the strongest biological material known to exist anywhere in the world.
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