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Leopards at Devarayanadurga State Forest in Tumakuru district, India, have been documented preying on Indian Flying Fox, one of the world's largest bats. This is the first such record and the leopardess was observed carrying the bat on two occasions. The female leopard was also seen with her 6-month-old cub,…

Unlike nearly every other species of shark, scalloped hammerheads are highly social. They gather in large groups, or aggregations, numbering in the hundreds. But why? We don’t know.

Ecological calamity on the Caribbean island demonstrates how quickly wildlife can be destroyed, scientists say

Voracious, furry-clawed crustaceans are being controlled ‘to protect the environment’

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

Changing Arctic conditions drive boom-and-bust cycles in gray whale population, reveals new research

The waters around Antarctica are emerging as a battleground between industry and activists as advances in technology and new demand for krill as a dietary supplement drive more and more fishing of the shrimp-like crustacean

Nineteen captive-bred cats released at secret location in Cairngorms in first phase of rewilding project

Caistor St Edmund, Norfolk: I’m surprised the nest is so active this late in the year – still, they always demand respect