It can be seen from space, is the size of London and rumoured to be the lost city of Atlantis – but the truth is far strangerCould this structure, which you can see from space, be the lost city of Atlantis? It depends on who you talk to Oct 18 26October 18, 2026Article at discoverwildlife.com
Watch agonising BBC footage of deadly crocodiles attacking animals oblivious to the danger – not once, but twice... You will be yelling at the screenWatch incredible BBC footage of wildebeests at the water's edge going back into crocodile-infested waters, narrated by David Attenborough Aug 01 26August 01, 2026Article at discoverwildlife.com
"The poison is quick to act, but will result in a slow and painful death. Symptoms range from vomiting to paralysis…" 8 deadliest seeds on the planetBeware of these tiny seeds as they're hiding deadly secrets. Jul 31 26July 31, 2026Article at discoverwildlife.com
"It sounds like a dog barking and howls like a human in pain." 10 of the weirdest, strangest owls on the planet, including a lookalike imposter…Think owls are king of weird looking? Here are the weirdest-looking owls around, from the tiny elf owl to the owl that looks like it's wearing spectacles Jul 25 26July 25, 2026Article at discoverwildlife.com
Does grass scream when you mow it down?Enjoying cutting your lawn? Next time your relish the smell of freshly cut grass remember it's a scream of distress from the plant you're mowing Jul 12 26July 12, 2026Article at discoverwildlife.com
"It causes rapid death in humans, with symptoms including lung collapse and brain haemorrhage"Discover the awful symptoms of poisoning from hemlock water-dropwort, one of the most dangerous plants around Jul 11 26July 11, 2026Article at discoverwildlife.com
It spans 7m and contains 50,000 scurrying creatures that all work together to take down preyLiving, hunting and raising young together, this social spider forms one of the largest cooperative groups of any arachnid in the world. Jul 09 26July 09, 2026Article at discoverwildlife.com
10 smallest wild dogs on the planet, from one that can climb trees like a cat to a cutie that looks like a little bearYou may think of wolves, coyotes and jackals when you think of wild dogs, but there are some tiny wild dogs out there. Here are ten of the smallest Jul 06 26July 06, 2026Article at discoverwildlife.com
A giant 'horror movie' plant that can cause painful burns, eye damage and even blindness – with some effects persisting for months or yearsYou definitely don't want to go anywhere near this highly toxic plant. Here's what to look for and how to deal with it Jul 05 26July 05, 2026Article at discoverwildlife.com
Vomiting, paralysis, kidney failure, death: This foul-smelling plant is so deadly it was used to execute condemned prisoners in ancient GreeceThis common wildflower looks like several other plants but if you confuse them you'll regret it. Discover hemlock and just how poisonous it is Jul 05 26July 05, 2026Article at discoverwildlife.com
It might be pretty and used in jewellery, but it contains one of nature's deadliest toxins that causes vomiting, convulsions, liver failure and deathNative to Asia and Australia, the rosary pea is often known as the jequirity bean and while its flowers look jolly, if even one of its seeds is ingested, both adults and children are at risk of death. Jul 03 26July 03, 2026Article at discoverwildlife.com
Think you've got thick skin? It's nothing compared to this super-tough animalMeet the animal with the thickest skin on the planet. Jun 30 26June 30, 2026Article at discoverwildlife.com
It looks like a tomato, has a very weird tongue, and can produce some extremely nasty secretionsMeet the extraordinary tomato frog – one of Madagascar's strangest creatures. Jun 29 26June 29, 2026Article at discoverwildlife.com
It has a grumpy-looking face, formidable jaws and a 'worm' on its head – meet the unbelievably bizarre hairy frogfishThis contender for the fastest-eating fish lures prey with a fin disguised as a worm. Jun 29 26June 29, 2026Article at discoverwildlife.com
They have secret teeth, can grow 3m long and are covered in slime. Moray eels are awesome – and these 13 incredible photos prove itThese moray eel images are absolutely breathtaking. Jun 29 26June 29, 2026Article at discoverwildlife.com
It has spindly legs, massive ears and bulging eyes – and it buzzes and whistles. Meet the bizarre-looking gerenukIt looks adorable and very delicate – but is anything but. Here's our beginner's guide to the giraffe gazelle, or gerenuk. Jun 28 26June 28, 2026Article at discoverwildlife.com
What's the loudest spider on Earth? This record-breaking arachnid is so noisy it can be heard by humansThink spiders are silent? Think again. One species is so loud it can be heard by humans several metres away. Discover the loudest spider in the world Jun 27 26June 27, 2026Article at discoverwildlife.com
The biggest claw on Earth is an enormous 20cm long and shaped like a scythe. What it's used for may surprise youBears and tigers have huge claws – but this animal's are far longer. Jun 25 26June 25, 2026Article at discoverwildlife.com
Firefly vs glow-worm: what exactly is the difference between these two dazzling creatures?Wondering what the difference is between glow-worms and fireflies? Here's the answer Jun 23 26June 23, 2026Article at discoverwildlife.com
What's the world's biggest parrot? There are two contenders: one has a massive 1m wingspan and the other weighs a whopping 3kgMeet two giant birds fighting for the title of world's biggest parrot. Jun 22 26June 22, 2026Article at discoverwildlife.com