What is the most common bear in the world? Clue – it’s as tall as a basketball hoop…
The American black bear is the world’s most numerous bear species, with an estimated 750,000 to 950,000 living…
Baby shark rescuer saves lives at his Brighton hatchery
Hannah Roe / BBC Gio Reale says saving marine life is ‘what he loves most’ A diver who…
Devon residents asked to donate used Christmas trees for otters
An animal charity has asked people to donate their real Christmas trees to create natural playgrounds for rescued…
The head of California’s wildlife department is stepping down after 15 years
Charlton “Chuck” Bonham will be stepping down as director of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife at…
Why Crocodiles Don’t Eat Capybaras? Here’s What’s Really Going On
In South America’s wetlands and riverbanks, one animal seems to move with unusual ease through landscapes that many…
I was simply terrified. I felt the whoosh of the current – then it was gone, leaving only a cloud of scales and blood swirling in my flashlight beam
One of the things they teach you during night scuba-diving training is to direct your flashlight down, not…
5 animals that live centuries longer than humans
Greenland sharks live in Arctic waters, living up to 400-500 years, which is also the longest for vertebrates.…
A cormorant swallows a catfish — and other news in pictures
A cormorant swallows a catfish — and other news in pictures , The Times Katie Watson, a silversmith,…
Fascinating insight into life of the island’s resident dolphin pair
A marine wildlife charity has provided a fascinating insight into the island’s resident dolphins Moonlight and Starlight. Manx…
National Trust year in review: How is UK nature doing in 2025?
The National Trust charity, which works to protect and conserve nature, has given their take on the health…
Boat full of tourists in awe after incredible discovery off Aussie coast: ‘Started swimming towards us’
Blue-tongued lizards are one of Australia’s most common backyard reptiles. However, it’s highly unusual to spot one swimming…
Baby shark rescuer saves lives at his Brighton hatchery
While speaking to BBC South East, Mr Reale found a live catshark on Brighton Beach mid-interview and was…