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The unicorn of the sea
Facts about the narwhal and its extraordinary tusk.
Eleven pawsome facts about dogs
Who's a good boy? We have the answer.
Na na na na na na na na... Bat facts!
Become a bat person with this bountiful collection of bat facts.
Seven reasons to love the baobab tree
Baobabs have a striking appearance and are of huge importance to local people.
Seven things you didn't know about the Komodo dragon
True facts about a real-life monster.
Feeling green? Ten things you should mow about grass
Grass is as fundamental to our survival as the air we breathe and the water we drink.
Nine colourful facts about chameleons
Here are some incredible things you might not know about the masters of disguise.
Eight reasons to love reindeer (even more!)
Their tireless work for Father Christmas isn’t the only reason to love reindeer.
What Are Tardigrades?
Ten tough facts about the sci-fi heroes of the natural world.
Giraffemania: When Europe went spotty for the “camelopard” (and other giraffe facts)
How the beloved creature of the African plains became a worldwide sensation.
The creepiest of crawlies? 10 facts about cockroaches
From the rhinoceros roach to robo-roach, read our 10 facts about cockroaches.
9 facts about beetles
From global domination to paint production, read our beetle facts.
How five seafoods went from rock bottom to the top table
From cheap eats to posh nosh: the seafood that floated to the top
Why the albatross is master of the skies
The albatross is an effortless glider. Its huge wings can keep it aloft for days.
Swat up: Six reasons to love flies
Flies and maggots might trigger disgust but they are also very useful.
12 mighty facts about oak trees
From coffee to wedding anniversaries, read our facts about the nation's favourite tree.
From hunting to watching - our changing relationship with whales
How our perception of whales has been transformed in less than a generation.
Who’s a clever boy then?
Eleven things you should know about parrots.
8 juicy facts about blackberries and brambles
From Satan to forensic science - read our facts about blackberries and brambles.
The rise and demise of the flea circus
How human fleas, pulling miniature machinery, became an international phenomenon.
Nine beetles named after celebrities
From Arnie to Robert Redford, nine of strangest beetles to be named after celebrities.
Flightmove - we flap, so you don’t have to!
Chicks due any minute? Looking for your ideal nest? Don’t brood, browse!
11 fangtastic facts about snakes
From cannibalism to egg swallowing - 11 facts about snakes.
A realistic guide to rock pooling
How to dodge creatures and difficult questions when armed with a bucket and net.
Dinosaurs cut down to size
We think of them as prehistoric giants but many dinosaurs were quite modest in size.
13 mammoth facts about mammoths
From flutes to fossils - 13 facts about mammoths.
5 scientists who changed the way we see nature
The Natural History Heroes who inspired today's experts.
Mighty meteorite facts
From close encounters to Venus flytraps - 12 facts about meteorites.
Factosaurus: 12 facts about dinosaurs
Some had 15cm-long teeth while others had brains the size of walnuts.
Why you have a right to fright
How some of your fears of the natural world might be entirely reasonable.
Crystal clear: 10 facts about coral
From tiny polyps to massive reefs - 10 things to learn about corals.
Meet the nightshade family
Nine facts about screaming roots, poisonous infusions and flying witches.
Plant detectives: How bramble and co. can help solve crimes
Forensic botany can be a useful tool in investigating violent crime.
10 fishy facts about burbots
Everything you need to know about burbots (including Shamanic cults).
Bear-faced fascination
Our relationship with bears has evolved but remains strong. What’s the appeal of bears?
Oology: The criminal history of the fanatical egg collectors
Egg thefts and broken teeth. Birdnesting is Britain’s natural history secret.
11 fearsome facts about lions
From Trafalgar Square to the stars of the zodiac - 11 things to learn about lions.
Do you speak flower?
How to decode floriography, the language of flowers.
10 things we got wrong about dinosaurs
Dinosaur myths, misconceptions and mysteries.
11 things we know about the secretive giant squid
Yes, they really do have beaks and doughnut-shaped brains.
Nine fluttery facts about butterflies
From milk theft to bomb detection, read our facts about butterflies!
10 fintastic facts about sharks
Everything you need to know about sharks.
10 incredible facts about the sloth
True facts about your favourite languid, tree-hugging mammal
What made Jaws such an effective thriller?
10 reasons why Spielberg’s 1975 classic was so frightening.
10 things you should know about monkeys and apes
Fascinating facts about the animals most like us.