Deaths awaits us all – or does it?
Q and A
News
Lonely narwhal makes friends with beluga whales
The story of this lost young whale has a happy ending
Blog
Land of Ice and Fire
Argentina may not have the Amazon Rainforest or a Caribbean coastline like many of its neighbours in South America, but that’s not to say it doesn’t offer a wildlife bonanza all of its own…
Mammals
Top 10 pig facts
You may think you know this farmyard animal, but the pig is full of surprises
News
The Spix’s macaw no longer flies through Brazil’s forests
Study reveals the star of Rio has probably gone extinct in the wild
Q and A
How do ducks float?
Spending most of their time on the water, it’s important that ducks stay afloat. Luckily, they’ve evolved several features that make them buoyant.
Blog
Eavesdropping on the animal world
Without speech, animals have evolved a huge variety of ways to let each other know what they’re thinking
News
Goats like to be greeted with a smile
Scientists have found that domestic goats can read our facial expressions
Q and A
Why are cows sacred in India?
In India, cows are respected, decorated and allowed to wander wherever they please – but why?
Blog
Prowl the wild with nature’s top cat in issue 63
Pick up our latest issue to discover why the tiger is the world’s top cat, how different species change gender and what to do if an animal needs rescuing Take a look at what we’ve got in store for you in … Continued
Blog
Shooting Skippy
Australia’s love of kangaroos is far from universal – a controversial new film that stoked the fires of a national debate has just qualified for the 2018 Academy Awards
Blog
The Beetle Collector’s Handbook – Interview with author M.G. Leonard
Read all about the brilliant new guide to beetles, and find out how to win your own copy
Blog
How animals keep their cool
While we can break out the fans, iced drinks and air conditioning, animals have had to come up with more creative ways of coping when they start feeling the heat
Mammals
Why are zebra stripy?
It might not be as simple as camouflage
Mammals
Elephant encounters
Magnificent in every way, the world’s largest land mammal is also one of the animal kingdom’s most intelligent creatures, and you can see it with your own eyes
Ocean animals
Shark myths – 5 things the movie got wrong
With their dark eyes, sharp teeth and fearsome reputation, all sharks are ruthless killers… aren’t they?
News
Tiny new seahorse discovered
The Japan pig is only the size of two grains of rice
Q and A
Why do some animals have webbed feet?
Webbing gives animals the edge in the water – but how?
Insects & more
Badass beetles
From humble garden ladybirds to rainforest-dwelling titans, the beetle family includes some seriously impressive species
Blog
How did cats become pets?
Like everything they do, cats entered our lives on their own terms
Q and A
Why do squirrels chase each other?
It’s a familiar sight, but what are these energetic chases for?
Blog
Sink your teeth into Issue 62
Bust some shark myths and meet Earth’s most badass beetles in the new issue
News
Corals combine forces
They look peaceful, but these colourful sea creatures demonstrate deadly teamwork
Birds
Shake your tail feather
With vivid colours and extravagant feathers, these birds certainly know how to put on a show in their energetic courtship displays