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Natural Wonders

Dian Fossey smiling as she sits beside a young gorilla named Poppy (Credit: Ian Redmond)

The woman who gave her life to save the gorillas

Dian Fossey transformed our view of mountain gorillas while fighting to save them. But she was also a flawed obsessive whose murder remains a mystery to this day.

Green Getaways

FlemXpress gondola over snowy Alpine landscape at Laax resort, Switzerland (Credit: Laax)

The Swiss ski resort reinventing winter

As warming winters threaten the future of snow, Laax has launched some of Switzerland's most ambitious sustainability projects, from on-demand gondolas to CO2-neutral lifts.

Starry skies in Hanle (Credit: Dorje Angchuk)

The remote village drawing stargazers from around the world

In the Moon-like landscape of Hanle, the jet-black skies reveal otherworldly starry skies that lure travellers from far and wide. But can locals preserve the natural darkness?

People riding bikes along a street in Culdesac, Arizona (Credit: Courtesy of Culdesac)

The US neighbourhood where cars are banned

In Tempe, Arizona, Culdesac is reimagining US cities for people, not cars – and inviting travellers to explore its plazas, paseos and Mediterranean-inspired design.

People on small beach in Aker Brygge district in downtown Oslo Norway (Credit: Alamy)

A day in Europe's most relaxed capital city

In Oslo's Vulkan district, sustainability, style and everyday ease come together in a way that's making the Norwegian capital feel like Europe's most liveable city break.

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These wildlife photos won funniest of 2025

The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards crowned the funniest animal photos of the year 2025. Natural wonders

Watch a Utahraptor pack leader fatally distract a Gastonia

A Utahraptor distracts a member of a Gastonia herd, allowing another raptor to flip a Gastonia over and kill it. Natural wonders

Watch an injured Lusotitan vs Torvosaurus

Injured Lusotitan fends off an aggressive Torvosaurus

The predators of an injured Lusotitan are aware of his weakness and waiting for the right moment to strike. Natural wonders

Watch an incredible Lusotitan dinosaur mating ritual

In the prehistoric world, first impressions mattered, and sometimes a few moves could make all the difference. Natural wonders

Watch a high-stakes Pachyrhinosaurus battle

Watch a high-stakes battle of breeding season

When breeding season arrives for the mega herd of Pachyrhinosaurus, the battles are fierce and unforgiving. Natural wonders

The secret behind the nature videos that calm millions

Discover how a Pacific Northwest creator crafts serene viral clips that attract huge audiences worldwide. Natural wonders

Albertosaurus outsmarts prey to win the pack's respect

A young Albertosaurus knows she can't take down a giant alone but she can guide her prey to the matriarch. Natural wonders

Watch a fierce Albertosaurus matriarch assert dominance

In a pack of carnivorous Albertosaurus, tensions flare when they haven't eaten for over a week. Natural wonders

The most venomous snake of Guyanau2019s Amazon rainforest

The most venomous snake of Guyana’s Amazon rainforest

Explorer Lucy Shepherd uncovers a host of predators, including the deadly Bushmaster snake, in Guyana’s Amazon rainforest. Natural wonders

The face-clawing sloth bear that scares tigers

Sloth bears are the world's deadliest bear and for humans, outrunning them is usually not an option. Natural wonders

Why do US train stations look so depressing?

Compared to their European counterparts, US train stations can often feel like dingy basements. World of wonder

Watch ferocious Utahraptors hunt in the forest

With its sharp claws, speed, and the ability to work in groups, the Utahraptor is a finely tuned killing machine. Natural wonders

Watch Spinosaurus' fierce fight for food and survival

After outsmarting an agile prey in the river, Sobek must defend his catch from another Spinosaurus. Natural wonders

Watch a cheetah up close as it chases its prey

The fastest animal on land rarely uses its top speed to capture prey. So how does a cheetah catch its target? Natural wonders

Alligators and humans coexist in this high-end golf course

On the east coast of the US, alligators and humans have learned to co-exist, most dramatically in golf courses. Natural wonders

Greatest Standoff: T.rex vs Triceratops

Watch as a T.rex and fully-grown Triceratops face off in a brutal stand-off that shakes the earth. Natural wonders

Watch water monitor lizards look for food in Bangkok

These scavenger lizards have found a way to seek food in an urban metropolis like Bangkok. Natural wonders

Even giant dinosaurs have a soft spot

Disturbing the sleep of a Spinosaurus is a dangerous move, unless you're his family. Natural wonders

Clever baby otter uses rock to open mussel

They are one of the few animals to master tool use, and this clever pup needs to learn how in order to be less dependent on its mother. Natural wonders

Watch a T. rex ambush a young triceratops

Pioneering special effects recreate the heart-stopping escape of an orphaned baby triceratops from a T. rex. Natural wonders

The cave expanding our search for alien life

In one of the most baffling discoveries of the last decade, scientists have found a clue in a cave to how life might survive in deep space without light. 18 mins ago 3 days ago

A line of women, the front three wearing stork masks (Credit: Hargila Army)

How a 'bird of ill omen' lost its reviled reputation

Once pelted with pebbles, India's "bone-swallower" storks are now symbols of celebration - thanks to an army of protectors. 3 days ago 4 days ago

A young polar bear leans against an adult bear that is sprawled out on the ice.

Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss, scientists say

Scientists think that Svalbard bears have adapted to recent ice loss by eating more land-based prey. 4 days ago 6 days ago

Cows graze on parched ground near the remains of the flooded village of Kallio in Greece, which was exposed by the low water levels of the Mornos reservoir in July 2025.

What is the Paris agreement and why does 1.5C matter?

The 2015 pact is at the heart of the international commitment to tackle rising global temperatures. 6 days ago 23 Jan 2026

Snow is cleared from a path in Atlanta, Georgia (Credit: Getty Images)

How the polar vortex fuels intense winter weather

Here's how the polar vortex, and climate change, influence extremely cold winter weather in the US. 23 Jan 2026 23 Jan 2026

A group of banded mongooses approach a camera (Credit: Alamy)

What animals can teach us about overcoming tyranny

Some animal societies are ruled by despots with an iron fist, while others seem naturally egalitarian – and they all have lessons for us. 23 Jan 2026 22 Jan 2026

Bowls containing piles of brown mushrooms with bright yellow undersides (Credit: Colin Domnauer)

The mushroom that makes people see tiny humans

These mysterious mushrooms, only recently described by science, are found in different parts of the world, but give people the same "lilliputian hallucinations". 22 Jan 2026 21 Jan 2026

Aerial shot of deforestation in Amazon rainforest. In the distance is apparently pristine green forest but in the foreground is an area bare of trees.

Nature loss is a risk to UK national security, intelligence group warns

The degradation of ecosystems around the world threatens UK food security, a long-awaited report says. 21 Jan 2026 21 Jan 2026

Two men install a solar panel on a brown tiled roof. Five panels are already laid behind. The man on the left has his back to the camera, he is wearing a green jumper and blue trousers, the man on the right facing the camera wears a blue jumper

UK homes to get £15bn for solar and green tech to cut energy bills

The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills. 21 Jan 2026 ...

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