Watch a family of beavers be released into the Loch Ness catchment, following the local extinction of the species ...

One of the most unique defence mechanisms these insects have had to develop shows up in hawkmoths (Sphingidae), a family of ...

Whether for wildfire dodging or sucking up moisture, growing underground is a clever tactic for trees in savannahs and sandy ...

The researchers discovered that the ‘akiapōlāʻau (pronounced ah-key-ah-pole-ah-ow) uses not just its distinctive beak, but ...

A study in Italy has proposed that the smooth snake (Coronella austriaca) is able to deliver venom via the actions of its rear fangs, prompting the reclassification of the species. Venomous snakes ...

The extraordinary footage, which shows a king cobra swallowing its prey whole, was captured by the BBC Natural History team.

New research presents a detailed analysis of the biting process of the mosquito most notorious for carrying malaria.

When an expedition team visited Tsingy de Namoroka National Park in Madagascar, they were amazed to see hundreds of flying ...

Lions are the very embodiment of raw power and untamed majesty. From their imposing muscular bodies to their deep, rumbling ...

Experiments involving bananas concealed in boxes showed that, while chimps will reveal hidden food to those likely to help ...

If you get bitten by a snake stay calm, seek medical treatment and follow the following steps on your way to the hospital ...

You’ll notice that their alarm call is a loud ticking sound which serves as a ‘back off’ instruction. However, robins will ...