You might think lobsters mate for life, but they are far from romantic
Blog
Q and A
What is the difference between dolphins and porpoises?
Learn how to tell these ocean mammals apart
Blog
Wild Record Breakers
From the largest to the smallest, the fastest to the slowest to the downright bizarre
Q and A
Can chickens fly?
You’d be forgiven for thinking they couldn’t…
Blog
The Wider Earth
Prepare to see Charles Darwin as you’ve never seen him before
Competitions
Win an Adopt a Beehive Kit
Don’t worry, there are no beekeeping duties involved!
Q and A
Why do octopuses produce ink?
Octopuses are famous for their ink, but what do they use it for?
Blog
Brace yourself for Issue 65
Our star this month is the rhino – get to know this sturdy creature and find out why being tough doesn’t always keep it out of trouble.
Mammals
Top 10 snow leopard facts
The lucky few who’ve caught a glimpse of a snow leopard have pieced together parts of their fascinating lives; here’s what we know
Blog
Wake me up in spring
Many animals tuck themselves away to avoid the cold of winter, but these sleepy creatures are among the few true hibernators
Q and A
Why are some babies able to stand after birth and others aren’t?
Brain size decides whether babies are independent or incapable
News
Adorable baby rhino’s first day out
Armed with his cute new name, West Midland Safari Park’s newest arrival is ready for adventure
Blog
Defying Gravity
When it comes to the laws of physics, these awesome acrobats don’t play by the rules
Reptiles & Amphibians
10 fun frog facts
You probably learned the frog lifecycle at school – here are some facts your teacher won’t have mentioned
Q and A
Why do cats purr?
There are several reasons for that satisfying sound
News
Dogs aren’t as smart as we thought
We all think our pets are amazing, but scientists reckon dogs are pretty average
Blog
Can animals be kind?
Animals often make selfish decisions to survive, but there are good deeds throughout the animal kingdom
Blog
Go nuts for squirrels in issue 64!
In our latest issue you’ll discover 10 things you never knew you loved about the bushy-tailed squirrel Take a sneak peek of the issue below. From furry gliding parachutes to cunning fake food burials, squirrels are charismatic and intelligent … Continued
Q and A
Are any animals immortal?
Deaths awaits us all – or does it?
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.