Many animals tuck themselves away to avoid the cold of winter, but these sleepy creatures are among the few true hibernators
Blog
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.
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