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Why knowing what black mamba venom does to the human body is crucial
If we know precisely what black mamba venom does once inside the body, hospitals and clinics might be better prepared to treat those who’ve been...
yesterdayCollection of nature articles related to all things of the natural world such as animal behaviour, reproduction and the relationship between predator vs prey.
Natural World
First look at the 2019 Wildlife Photographer of the Year finalists
For more than 50 years, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has attracted the world's very best photographers.
5 days ago
Animal Behaviour
Watch: Elephant tussles with rhino and calf for prime spot at the watering hole
Don’t challenge a thirsty elephant.
8 days ago
Predator vs Prey
Stalemate: Leopard struggles to break through porcupine's prickly defences
Porcupines are not easy prey.
13 days ago
Natural World
Framing the fearful symmetry of nature: the year's best photos of landscapes and living things
The cycles of life, in their fierce glory, are reflected in a stunning exhibition of nature photography.
14 days ago
Natural World
Bobcat Manor
Despite increasing hunting pressure, bobcats have proven themselves to be remarkably resilient in the face of human encroachment – and aren’t above...
22 days ago
Predator vs Prey
WATCH: Crafty heron sets a bait trap to land a fishy meal
Herons are more cunning than you think.
one month ago
Animal Behaviour
WATCH: Why did these lions let this leopard off the hook?
It's a narrow escape for this lucky leopard.
one month ago
Discoveries
Buffet buddies: footage reveals that fierce leopard seals work together when king penguin is on the menu
Cooperation or theft? New observations show wild leopard seals sharing food when targeting king penguins in Antarctica
one month ago
Film and Photo
World Lion Day: A roundup of some of our favourite lion clips
From close encounters in Botswana to big-cat conservation in South Africa, here's a collection of some of our most treasured lion videos.
one month ago
Predator vs Prey
Incredible aerial footage shows orcas hunting down a dolphin
"They chased it for two miles at a constant pace – like wolves chasing down their prey."
one month ago
Natural World
Watch: Cyclist narrowly avoids collision with a pair of bear cubs
Extreme sports become extra extreme when you add bears.
one month ago
Natural World
Ghosts of the Everglades
Clinging to survival in shrinking swamps, ghost orchids are so elusive that their pollinators have remained unknown – until now. One team’s findings...
one month ago
Predator vs Prey
In Photos: Lions struggle to break through pangolin's rock-hard scales
Pangolins may look a bit like pinecones with claws, but that scaly exterior is highly effective at keeping predators at bay.
one month ago
Animal Behaviour
Photographer captures epic footage of "best bear fight ever" from just a few feet away
Patience paid off for photographer Tero Pylkkanen who recently spent hours hunkered in a hide in Kuhmo, Finland to capture some remarkable footage of...
2 months ago
