Are giraffes more at risk of being struck by lightning?
Nov 12, 2021 · Despite being around five metres tall, giraffes are very unlikely to get struck by lightning. But this is mainly because lightning and giraffes are both fairly rare. There are only five well …
A leopard seal catches her lunch: The World Nature Photography …
Mar 9, 2022 · The winners of the 2021 World Nature Photography Awards have just been announced.
This ‘internet of animals’ could unlock the secrets of nature’s ...
Nov 2, 2025 · Dr Claire Asher is a science journalist and has a PhD in Genetics, Ecology, and Evolution (GEE) at the University of Leeds. Her first book, Brave Green World: How Science Can Save Our …
Rewilding: Can it save our wildlife and temper climate change?
Jan 8, 2021 · Rewilding: Can it save our wildlife and temper climate change? We’ve pushed nature to the brink, but it may be capable of repairing the damage - provided we step aside and let it go back …
Top 10: countries with increasing forest areas
Aug 28, 2021 · Top 10: countries with increasing forest areas China, Australia, France and Romania all have net growth when it comes to forest areas. But which nation grows the most per year? …
Starling murmurations: Why do they form and how can I see one?
Mar 19, 2021 · Starling murmurations: Why do they form and how can I see one? Up to five million starlings have been known to gather for a spectacular air show. Thomas Ling Published: March 19, …
In photos: How glow-in-the-dark animals use the language of light
Jul 8, 2021 · In February 2021, an African rodent called the springhare became one of the first non-Australian mammals known to fluoresce. A secret patchwork of luminous markings was discovered …
Beyond the abyss: What to expect when diving towards the ocean’s ...
May 19, 2021 · The Brilliant Abyss is one of our top science books for March 2021 So far, the marble has been passing through the thermocline, where seawater rapidly cools, from the sun-warmed …
Why does bamboo grow so fast? - BBC Science Focus Magazine
Sep 2, 2021 · Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant on Earth. In fact, the Chinese moso bamboo can grow almost a metre in a single day. Bamboo grows in dense forests where little light reaches the …
What wildlife can I see on Britain's rocky shores?
Jan 5, 2021 · What wildlife can I see on Britain's rocky shores? In this extract from Britain's Habitats by Sophie Lake, Durwyn Liley, Robert Still and Andy Swash, the authors explain the types of wildlife …