Flamingos create whirlpools to catch prey

Keepers at the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage in Zambia have noticed a fashion trend spreading among groups of chimpanzees living there – sticking strands of grass in their ears or rectums, and just le

Christmas is a time of year when friends and family often congregate. But in the underwater world there’s a whole host of benefits to be gained from sticking together

Nadia Shaikh seeks good company for a search-and-gorge to get her through the ruthless darkness of the winter months

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Wildlife gardening is hugely beneficial, both for biodiversity and for gardeners. By providing food, shelter and nest sites for a wide range of species, you get the opportunity to engage with the natu