For our 50th issue, we take a look at nature’s golden creatures
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Bovine body art
Using art to educate farmers about the welfare of their cows
Q and A
Why do meerkats stand up?
These vigilant animals stand up for each other
Competitions
Huge 50th issue giveaway!
To celebrate the 50th issues of World of Animals, we’re giving away over £1000 worth of prizes
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Celebrating 50 issues!
Issue 50 of World of Animals is now on sale! To celebrate this special 50th edition, we’ve created a list of the greatest animal icons and why we love them. Here’s a sneak peak of the issue: From conservation … Continued
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What’s the most dangerous animal in the world?
One creature is far more deadly than the rest
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Do animals get sunburn?
You can rely on us to answer all of your burning questions…
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Nature Diaries: Rwandan Gorillas
2017 is the fiftieth anniversary of Dian Fossey’s Gorilla Fund – Daniel Allen headed to Volcanoes National Park in northwestern Rwanda to see how her apes are faring
GIFs & Videos
The UK’s only dusky pademelons have hopped into Chester Zoo
The tiny pair has arrived at the zoo, but what exactly are they?
Mammals
The real Grumpy Cat
Known for its expressive face, the Pallas’ cat has plenty of reasons to be as grumpy as it looks
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Best animal bums
These animals never complain about being the butt of jokes – they put their bizarre back ends to good use
Mammals
The rollercoaster life of the first orangutan to use sign language
August 7 saw the loss of Chantek – one of the first signing apes – at the age of 39.
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Liontrust makes world of difference for Asiatic lions
ZSL London Zoo’s big cats celebrate support on World Lion Day
News
There’s a ‘new’ snake in the UK
The newly-identified barred grass snake has been hiding in plain sight
Q and A
When animals migrate to warmer climates in winter, why don’t they just stay there? 
What persuades them to leave the warmth of their wintering grounds and make the dangerous return trip?
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Bee amazed by issue 49!
Find out if the queen bee really rules the hive, which animals use their bottoms for more than just sitting, and why the day octopus is a master of disguise in our latest issue. Here’s a sneak peak of issue … Continued
Competitions
Win amazing bee jewellery!
Five lucky people are being given the chance to win a bee-themed necklace or earrings from DOTOLY! DOTOLY was started in 2011 by a group of animal enthusiasts with a passion for jewellery. From cat wrap rings to panda … Continued
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Share your WoA magazine collection to win a prize!
Celebrate World of Animals’ 50th anniversary with us and win a copy of The Earth Book
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Fight Club
It’s no walk in the park being an animal, and the ‘fight for survival’ is often a very literal one
Mammals
Ten Tiger Facts
Thought you knew everything about these striped beauties?
Competitions
Win a Para’kito anti-mosquito band!
We are giving away a Para’kito anti-mosquito band! Para’kito’s stylish wristbands will allow you to travel and explore the beauty of the natural world free from the nuisance of mosquitoes. To win one of these handy wristbands, … Continued
Ocean animals
Big-nosed glowing shark discovered
Scientists have discovered a tiny new Hawaiian shark that glows in the dark
Insects & more
Crazy Caterpillars
Fluffy, fierce and fabulous, these larvae are just as fascinating as the butterflies and moths they become
Q and A
How do fish breathe underwater?
Fish need oxygen too, and they’ve got a clever way of getting it