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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Beyond the abyss: What to expect when diving towards the …
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 …
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 …
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 …