By Spoorthy Raman Since the dawn of civilization, humans have traded wildlife and wildlife products, such as ivory, shells, ...

Richard Fortey, who has died aged 79, enjoyed a long career as head of palaeontology at the Natural History Museum, with a ...

Many otherworldly deep-sea creatures, though, are so beautiful and mysterious that you won't believe they exist. Even in the shallow, many creatures are both eerie and splendid with amazing skills, ...

This bleak mid-21st century fable unfolds under the aegis of a showboating fanatic played with scenery-chewing fervour by ...

leading to some breathlessly staged and outlandish sequences including a snow-bound showdown with curiously cute woodlouse-like creatures dubbed “creepers”. Flashes of moribund humour such as ...

We believe that if people know more about the world’s creatures they will better care for them. That’s why we add new animals for you to discover – each and every day! Learn about any animal using the ...