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Nations have reached a historic agreement to protect the world's oceans from exploitation.

A new disease has been described in seabirds, but it might just be the tip of the iceberg.

The underside of their tails have feathers that are whiter than any others ever measured.

Ancient Norwegian and Greek literature may have described trap feeding as much as 2,000 years before it was first observed in 2011.

Southern right whale numbers have bounced back since the end of whaling, and they got up close and personal with one photojournalist.

Nations have reached a historic agreement to protect the world's oceans from exploitation.

A new disease has been described in seabirds, but it might just be the tip of the iceberg.

While conservationists have welcomed the announcement, they've also raised concerns that the proposals aren't enough to protect vulnerable marine habitats.

Southern right whale numbers have bounced back since the end of whaling, and they got up close and personal with one photojournalist.

The ethereal beauty of the snow leopard and its surroundings resonated with voters. 

Wildlife Photographer of the Year worked with British Council India for a masterclass focusing on conservation, wildlife photography and storytelling for young people. 

In this article we look at how to take photos ethically, including tips from Wildlife Photographer of the Year. 

Catch up on season one of our interactive behind-the-scenes live stream.

Every culture in the world has at least one mythical character who, in some way, represents wisdom, knowledge or just plain common sense.

Pond dipping is a wonderful way to look at the creatures that live in and around pond water. 

A log pile can give home and shelter to some of the smaller inhabitants of your garden.

Southern right whale numbers have bounced back since the end of whaling, and they got up close and personal with one photojournalist.

Nations have reached a historic agreement to protect the world's oceans from exploitation.

A new disease has been described in seabirds, but it might just be the tip of the iceberg.

The underside of their tails have feathers that are whiter than any others ever measured.

Dürer's woodcut print of a rhinoceros is as iconic as it is inaccurate. In this article we explore the legacy of this infamous artwork and how it shaped thinking on its subject for more than 200 years after its creation.

Explore the stories of the giant redwoods and the extraordinary Cherokee man Sequoyah, who influenced their name.

Ancient Norwegian and Greek literature may have described trap feeding as much as 2,000 years before it was first observed in 2011.

While conservationists have welcomed the announcement, they've also raised concerns that the proposals aren't enough to protect vulnerable marine habitats.

While these strandings are thought to be the result of an unseasonably stormy year, climate change could make them more common in future. 

Thérèse Coffey has told farmers that she does not support reintroducing wolves and lynx to the English countryside.

One of the most heavily militarised borders in the world has become a haven for nature.

Natural ponds come and go. They fill up when it's wet and empty when it's dry. Pond wildlife has learnt to live in these changeable worlds in remarkable ways. 

Get to know some of the largest dinosaurs to have ever walked the planet. 

Museum Palaeontologist Cassius discusses and promotes inclusivity within science and other workplaces.

As light pollution continues to increase around the world, the stars above Ynys Enlli remain much as our ancestors would have seen them.

Able to contract faster than a racing car, Spirostomum's abilities could one day be copied to develop faster machines.

Kumimanu fordycei weighed an estimated 150 kilogrammes, demonstrating that penguins became large early in their evolution.

A fossil found in northern Britain is revealing insights into the behaviour of a 166-million-year-old carnivorous dinosaur.

While some argue de-extinction could help to restore damaged ecosystems, others believe it is an expensive distraction from the threats facing living species.

The race is on to learn more about these fragile forests as human impacts threaten their survival.

It may have been a case of matter over mind for dinosaurs which lived around water.

Early humans, and an ancient relative, may have been using complex stone tools as early as three million years ago. 

The ethereal beauty of the snow leopard and its surroundings resonated with voters. 

A new study reveals that there are many ways these animals bore through solid rock, but a lack of habitat may lock them into an evolutionary dead end.