They have a bad reputation, but sharks are rather remarkable creatures
Ocean animals
Blog
Become a seaside explorer
There’s a whole host of coastal habitats to explore this summer
Q and A
How do homing pigeons find their way back?
Pigeons aren’t so bird-brained after all
Blog
Searching for Britain’s bears
A new study has uncovered part of the elusive history of the brown bear
Blog
Go swimming with pigs in issue 61
As the heatwave continues, come face to face with the green turtles and 12 other life-changing seaside encounters. In our latest issue, go swimming with pigs in The Bahamas, see penguins on South African sands and sunbathe with kangaroos in Australia. … Continued
Blog
Meet the treehuggers
Hugging trees is scientifically proven to be good for our health, but it’s absolutely vital for these arboreal animals
Mammals
Top 10 lion facts
The lions are in the spotlight, so here are some facts about the powerful predators
Birds
Can all birds sing?
Not all birds join in with the dawn chorus
Mammals
April the internet sensation
The camera could be back on this famous giraffe pretty soon
Q and A
Why do lions have manes?
This iconic hairdo is the key to lion love
Mammals
Wild cat territory
Take a walk on the wild side this summer
News
Bees know nothing
For the first time, an insect has shown an understanding of the number zero
Blog
Come fly with the jungle’s brightest birds in issue 60
Discover the rainbows of the rainforest and much more in the latest issue of World of Animals Here’s a sneak peak of issue 60: There are a few species of rainforest bird that steal the limelight, but the world’s … Continued
Mammals
Why do koalas hug trees?
There’s a very cool reason behind this behaviour
Q and A
Why do some animals have blue blood?
Science fiction writers use blood that isn’t red to emphasise the extraterrestrial, but you don’t have to go into space to find species with blue or green blood
Mammals
These bats are only interested in true talent
Female lesser short-tailed bats judge males on their songs
Blog
How do butterflies fly?
Just how do those mesmerising wings work?
News
Surprise arrival at ZSL London Zoo
London Zoo’s new tamandua pair wasted no time starting a family
Birds
Birds had to develop flight a second time
The dinosaurs weren’t the only ones affected by the meteor…
Ocean animals
Top 10 sea turtle facts
Get to know these graceful ocean reptiles
Blog
Shocking species
Animals that use electricity to search, hunt and kill
Mammals
Real-life rhino encounters
Now is the time to pack your bags and set off on an expedition to meet some of the world’s largest and most endangered animals in their natural habitat
News
Wasps celebrate dinner with a drum solo
When a wasp finds a good food source, it makes sure everyone else knows about it
Q and A
Are porcupines and hedgehogs related?
Do prickles run in the family?