X-rays reveal kingfisher feather structure in unprecedented detail
A spongy nanostructure Scanning a Qing dynasty screen with X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy Northwestern University Scanning a Qing dynasty…
Astonishing power and resilience of hippos revealed in 16 incredible photos
With a rotund body, short legs and gigantic head, hippopotamuses, or hippos, are among the most striking-looking animals…
Shark attack in Antarctica caught on cam for first time
Scientists have captured the first-ever footage of a shark in the near-freezing waters of Antarctica. MELBOURNE, Australia —…
They’re older than dinosaurs, look a bit like aliens and eat almost anything they can find – and scientists just found them in Colombian waters
Researchers have documented several new types of plankton called comb jellies in the Colombian Caribbean and Pacific, including…
Why female tortoises are being driven to their deaths off cliffs
The classical tragedians would have struggled to write a play so dark. On a lake amid the mountains…
Shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica’s near-freezing deep
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“I had to walk slowly to minimise the flow of blood and the subsequent venom travelling through my body.”
Louis Guillot is a zoologist and wildlife photographer whose work has featured in BBC Wildlife. His work has…
Giraffes have ridiculously high blood pressure – much higher than humans. So why doesn’t it kill them?
Giraffes are best known for their very long necks, but we shouldn’t overlook the elongated limbs of the…
Viral monkey Punch finally finds his pack at Ichikawa Zoo
Viral monkey Punch finally finds his pack at Ichikawa Zoo The story of viral monkey Punch has taken…
Surprise shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica’s near-freezing deep : NPR
In this image made from video and released by the University of Western Australia, a sleeper shark swims…
A Significant Discovery for Conservation
On January 19, a significant and rare moment occurred at the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge in South…
‘Conservation dilemma’ as pumas reclaim national park and feast on its penguins
Published on 17/02/2026 – 7:00 GMT+1 Defenceless penguins are being killed en masse as puma populations recover in…