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As many as 50 beavers could be living in Somerset and Wiltshire, Natural England has revealed.

Microplastics aren't just affecting large animals, they're also affecting microscopic species too.

The body mass of young shearwaters has deteriorated in just over a decade, with plastic consumption believed to be the most likely cause.

Development in Key Biodiversity Areas poses a risk to the stability and survival of unique ecosystems.

Humans have increasingly determined the future of elephants over recent centuries.

Microplastics aren't just affecting large animals, they're also affecting microscopic species too.

Development in Key Biodiversity Areas poses a risk to the stability and survival of unique ecosystems.

The body mass of young shearwaters has deteriorated in just over a decade, with plastic consumption believed to be the most likely cause.

Why are elusive spectacled bears roaming Quito's city limits?

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. 

Dinosaurs are the largest land animals to ever live. Titanosaurs were the biggest of them all. Explore how they were able to grow to such a size.

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. 

Humans have increasingly determined the future of elephants over recent centuries.

As many as 50 beavers could be living in Somerset and Wiltshire, Natural England has revealed.

Dinosaurs are the largest land animals to ever live. Titanosaurs were the biggest of them all. Explore how they were able to grow to such a size.

Microplastics aren't just affecting large animals, they're also affecting microscopic species too.

Development in Key Biodiversity Areas poses a risk to the stability and survival of unique ecosystems.

The body mass of young shearwaters has deteriorated in just over a decade, with plastic consumption believed to be the most likely cause.

The specimens and objects held in museums around the world represent an astonishing resource. 

Why are elusive spectacled bears roaming Quito's city limits?

Keep an eye out in spring and you may spot the delicate pink and white blooms of a cherry tree.

The date palm plays a significant role in evolution, religion and culture.

22 rewilding schemes will share £850,000 to help bring back nature in the UK's capital city.

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.