Nature
From the tiniest single-celled organisms to the giants that roam the Earth, the animal kingdom is one that fascinates us all. Every day we learn more about the creatures we share the planet with, all 1.5 million-plus of them, and that's just the ones we have discovered so far. Whether we keep them as pets, eat them for food or study them for science, our relationship with animals is complex, but is part of the very nature of what makes us human.
This bizarre shrinking frog is breaking nature's biggest rules
How can a frog get smaller as it grows up?
6 brutal hurricanes could soon hit the US. Here's what that means
Deepening ocean heat, shifting Pacific patterns and atmospheric quirks are lining up to fuel a busy Atlantic storm season – and some of the fiercest hurricanes may strike late in the year
These extremely rare videos show sharks feeding together
Two different species of shark peacefully nom on their decaying lunch
Nature's cutest maniac: Why this (very adorable) sea slug eats sunlight for breakfast
Get to know all about the Costasiella kuroshimae - the leaf sheep sea slug
Scientists finally solve bizarre 40-year-old sea monster mystery
This creature was unlike anything scientists had seen before. Now we know what it was
The mystery of this 10,000-dinosaur graveyard may have just been solved
Buried in the forests of Alberta, Canada, lies one of the densest dinosaur bone beds ever found
The top 22 most ugly animals in the world, in pictures
Not all creatures can be beautiful, but they all have interesting stories to tell
Why is my dog scooting?
Here's what your dog is trying to tell you when it's rubbing its bum across the ground.
Ginger cats are genetic freaks, confirms science
On top of being certified agents of chaos, orange cats are now officially DNA weirdos
Billions of cicadas are emerging across the US. Will their pee be a problem?
These hummingbird-sized bugs can spray urine three times faster than a human
Chimpanzees have been filmed drumming in the wild. And scientists are stunned
Step aside, Phil Collins – these wild chimpanzees have remarkable rhythm, with no drum kit in sight
Why do dogs dig the carpet before going to sleep?
Spoiler: dogs are domesticated wolves
Meet the civet, the animal that poops the world's most expensive coffee
From jungle droppings to luxury brew
This adorable bopping sea lion can probably hold a beat better than you
Note to self: avoid dance-offs with sea lions
Inside the mission that captured the first-ever video of a colossal squid
How a remote expedition to one of the most isolated places on Earth led to a once-in-a-century sighting
The new ‘Bone Collector’ caterpillar wears the remains of its prey – and we have the footage to prove it
A newly discovered caterpillar species has a macabre fashion sense, to say the least
Scientists may have discovered a whole new type of life
A strange giant cylindrical lifeform might not be a fungus after all
These monkeys are the world’s best yodellers, and we have the footage to prove it
Scientists have dubbed their calls 'ultra-yodels'
What's the weirdest way fish mate?
Note to self: never date an anglerfish
If a worm was cut lengthways. would it regenerate?
Inside the strange science of animal regeneration
This Tully monster mystery keeps getting weirder
Step aside, Loch Ness Monster
A massive insect study may have made a huge mistake
The debate over the results of a highly-cited paper raises questions about how biodiversity loss should be measured
We’ve finally discovered how your brain differs from a chimp’s: new study
Turns out that our brains are quite unique compared to our closest animal relatives – if you look hard enough.
Baby turtles filmed performing (a very cute) dance when they're excited for food
Loggerhead turtles navigate using Earth's magnetic fields and bust a move when they recognise their feeding grounds.