The overall winner and runners up of this year's Close-up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) have been revealed, with the top ...

In Southern Africa, white and black rhinos are often translocated to avoid inbreeding or overpopulation of an area.

A briner cold, also known as a brinicle, is made of incredibly cold and salty water (a by-product of freezing, where salt ...

This huge amphibian can grow up to 1.5 metres long – a new study reveals how it has reached the top of the food chain in ...

While he may be known for his movies, James Cameron has also contributed to the discovery of 68 deep-sea species ...

Researchers installed cameras in the US national park to monitor cougar density and abundance – and to see how these apex ...

You might have an idea of what a fossil looks like – but these fossils are slightly different (and will change the way you ...

The world’s most southerly public post office is on an Antarctic island home to large colony of around 1,000 gentoo penguins – which is how it earned its moniker of the ‘penguin post office’. Port ...

Fossils unearthed from the cavern provide a "missing volume" in New Zealand’s natural history, say researchers.

She chooses a well-drained spot, often below a large tree or a clump of bamboo. She then spends several days gathering leaves ...

Based on its growth rate, Oregon’s humongous fungus is estimated to be between 2,400 and 8,650 years old, so it’s not just ...

A wildlife photographer set up his camera and moved away to give the elephants plenty of space. But the curious herd had ...