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The latest climate report reveals that the world is more than capable of tackling climate change, but current action simply isn't enough.

Bumblebees develop new 'trends' in their behaviour by watching and learning from other members of the group.

We're the UK's most popular indoor attraction for the second year running.

Almost a third of Mauritius' native fruits are no longer being dispersed as no animals are big enough to swallow their seeds.

The latest climate report reveals that the world is more than capable of tackling climate change, but current action simply isn't enough.

Almost a third of Mauritius' native fruits are no longer being dispersed as no animals are big enough to swallow their seeds.

With the number of satellites expected to increase by over six times by 2030, there are calls for a new treaty to curb space pollution.

Climate change is thought to be responsible for bringing more extreme weather to the continent, which is exacerbating a long term decline in nest numbers.

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.

The latest climate report reveals that the world is more than capable of tackling climate change, but current action simply isn't enough.

We're the UK's most popular indoor attraction for the second year running.

Bumblebees develop new 'trends' in their behaviour by watching and learning from other members of the group.

Almost a third of Mauritius' native fruits are no longer being dispersed as no animals are big enough to swallow their seeds.

The discovery was made three decades after the species was first uncovered as scientists try to understand more about how sauropods evolved in what is now eastern Asia.

With the number of satellites expected to increase by over six times by 2030, there are calls for a new treaty to curb space pollution.

Climate change is thought to be responsible for bringing more extreme weather to the continent, which is exacerbating a long term decline in nest numbers.

Find out why dung beetles eat poo and how some use the Sun and stars when they travel. 

Of the almost 3,500 British plant species, non-native plants now outnumber native species by 51% to 49%.

An outbreak of bird flu has swept the world over the past year, raising fears that humans could become more vulnerable.

The oldest colonial animal might actually be one of the oldest types of seaweed.

The simple act of watching birds opens a window onto a whole other world right on your doorstep. 

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.