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Are birds reptiles?
By Emma Bryce published
If you're wondering whether birds are reptiles, know this: The reptile family tree is more varied and diverse than you might realize.

Antarctic scale worm: The glitzy frilly horror show with giant protruding jaws that look like Alien's xenomorph
By Melissa Hobson published
This deep-sea polar worm looks like it can't decide if it's dressed for a glitzy party or a gruesome massacre.

'Zombie' spiders infected by never-before-seen fungus discovered on grounds of destroyed Irish castle
By Patrick Pester published
A new fungus that infects cave spiders and turns them into "zombies" was discovered in a Victorian gunpowder store at Castle Espie in Northern Ireland during filming for a TV show.

Orcas: Facts about killer whales
By Marilyn Perkins, Patrick Pester last updated
Discover interesting facts about orcas, the deadly and beautiful predators that lurk in every ocean.

Why do bats hang upside down to sleep?
By Charles Choi published
Bats often hang upside down when they sleep instead of sitting right side up or lying down — why?

Giant phantom jelly: The 33-foot-long ocean giant that has babies out of its mouth
By Lydia Smith published
Giant phantom jellies were discovered in 1899 and since then have only been spotted around 120 times.

Secrets of 1st dinosaurs lie in the Sahara and Amazon rainforest, study suggests
By Sascha Pare published
The first dinosaurs may have evolved near the equator, and not in the southwest of the supercontinent Gondwana, as researchers previously assumed due to an abundance of fossils in places like Argentina and Zimbabwe.

How to watch 'Asia' with David Attenborough as US streaming begins for BBC nature series
By Patrick Fletcher published
The seven-part series exploring the rich wildlife of Asia is coming to the US – here's how to watch Asia with David Attenborough online and on TV.
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