It looks adorable and very delicate – but is anything but. Here's our beginner's guide to the giraffe gazelle, or gerenuk.

“If a person should inadvertently touch a group of these hairy cryptic larvae present on a tree trunk or branch, this can ...

Also called the Asian vomit button tree, the strychnine tree contains one of nature’s deadliest poisons, famously featured in ...

Eels are among the ocean's most mysterious inhabitants, with more than 1,000 species found in a range of habitats.

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A meal can last several minutes. During feeding, the bed bug injects saliva containing substances that help stop blood clotting and reduce immediate sensation, which is why many people do not feel the ...

Goonch have a form typical of many catfish species, front heavy with a large head and a body that tapers to a slim-wristed ...

Scientists studying elephant trunks have uncovered features that could inspire robot skin and a new generation of advanced ...

Resplendent in red, gold and blue, the male of this spectacular species sports a crest like a barrister’s wig – even if it ...

Australia's oceans, deserts and rainforests are home to some truly weird and wonderful species – here are 13 of the strangest ...

A Critically Endangered reptile known only to occur in the grasslands around Melbourne has been spotted for the first time in ...

The Natural History GCSE will focus on wildlife, the impact of humans on the natural world and biodiversity, plus fieldwork ...