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Discover: our online magazine about the natural world
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Check out our news, features, videos and activities on everything from dinosaurs to the planetary emergency.
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NewsTraces of ancient life found in 1.6-billion-year-old rocks in Australia
A previously unappreciated group of lifeforms are changing what we know about the evolution of life on Earth.
7 June 2023 -
NewsWorld’s longest fence affecting the development of kangaroos
Kangaroos spring up faster when they’re living with their predators.
6 June 2023 -
NewsClaims that Homo naledi buried their dead could alter our understanding of human evolution
New claims argue that the ancient human species Homo naledi buried their dead and made engravings.
5 June 2023 -
British wildlifeDusk till dawn: The secret world of night creatures
Our top tips for how to see nocturnal animals as they go about their busy lives after dark.
