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Beluga Whale Hunting in the Arctic

Beluga whales will return to the same spots every summer, but being so predictable gets these whales into trouble.

Who’s Faster, Olympian Usain Bolt or a Cheetah?

Usain Bolt might hold the record for the fastest human, but he doesn't hold a candle to Sarah, the cheetah. Find out how fast she can run.

Pangolin Armour

Quick! How do you defend yourself from an attack when you are a slow moving, toothless animal? Well, ask a pangolin. It knows what to do!

What Colour is a Polar Bear, White, Yellow or...

A Polar bears fur just might not be the colour you think it is.

Antarctica’s Icefish keep from freezing thanks to special proteins

Icefish can survive where other fish can't. Find out how they shake off the icy chills.

Gray Jays have a secret weapon for surviving the...

How do some birds survive through the cold winter while other birds have to fly south?

The Spikey Crown-of-Thorns Starfish

If you’ve ever seen a starfish up close, you might think they are pretty harmless. How could something that moves so slowly be a danger to humans?

Sticky Gecko Feet

Things get pretty sticky as we look closely at how a gecko can hang upside down from one foot!

The whale shark is the largest fish in the...

On average, whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are 7m, but some have been...

What Kind of Rhino are You?

Black and White rhinos are similar in colour so here's a hint to help you tell them apart

Dolphin chirps are inspiring a new tsunami early warning...

Find out why researchers are copying the way dolphin's talk to help improve how we prepare for a disaster in this neat example of nature inspired design!

Migrating Humpback Whales swim in straight lines up to...

These whales aren't messing around when they migrate. They travel in straight lines to help them quickly cover thousands of kilometres a year.