Native to the lush jungles of the Amazon, this crazy creature was caught on film by scientist and wildlife photographer Andreas Kay. Aptly known as the "snake mimic caterpillar", what you're ...

Two viral cage dives, two stuck sharks, a lot of confusion. Here’s a breakdown of what really happened.

Science communicator Preeti Desai happened upon this strange fanged fish during a recent outing at a beach in Texas City.

The catfish patrolling the cooling pond of the Chernobyl power plant are certainly impressive – but despite the hyped-up headlines, radiation is not the reason for their oversized stature.

Imagine a bizarre-looking fly parasite takes up residence on your face – and never leaves. That's what life is like for these long-winged bats.

Once upon a time, the biggest, meanest, scariest predator in the ocean was an armoured monster named Dunkleosteus.

Back on the island of Madagascar, the giant day gecko (which grows up to 30cm in length) is known for its bright colouration and distinctive red markings. A tree-loving species, the geckos are ...

This tiny hatchling perfectly preserved in amber lived 100 million years ago, in a world where early birds and large non-bird dinosaurs lived side by side.

It's all about trees in our South African home base this week as the country celebrates Arbor Week. To mark the occasion, we're dedicating this Top 10 to our favourite trees from across the ...

The animal kingdom is rife with imitation and trickery, but it's a rare bird indeed that can hide its true sex and profit from its deception. Such is the occupation of the male faeder, an uncommon ...

Citizens in Tuttle, Oklahoma were asked to stay inside their homes Wednesday after a tornado damaged local zoo, Tiger Safari, allowing several Bengal tigers to escape.

Two recently released clips from separate nature docuseries showcase the jaguar's caiman-killing capabilities.