Valencia Aquarium
(L'Oceanografic)

The Oceanogràfic is the largest complex of its type in Europe and it houses more than 45,000 specimens of 500 different species Continue>
Cetacean Watching on Pride of Bilbao
Take a trip on the Pride of Bilbao and travel through the Bay of Biscay which is one of the best places in the world to view cetaceans. Continue>
South Lakes Wild Animal Park
South Lakes Wild Animal Park has a variety of animals from all over the world and they are kept in an environment as close to their natural habitat as possible. Continue>









Leatherback Turtle
Turtles are "Right-Flippered"
(November 14, 2009) Scientists have studied a population of Leatherback turtles and they have discovered that they tend to be the reptilian version of "right-handed". Read More>
White "Spirit Bear"
Spirit Bears Become "Invisible"
(November 06, 2009) White "spirit bears" roam around in the woods on a few islands in western Canada. These striking animals are a race of black bear and scientists have discovered how they manage to survive. Read More>
A Loon covered in sea slime
Sea Slime Killing U.S Seabirds
(November 02, 2009) Hundreds of seabirds are being washed up on U.S Pacific northwest coasts covered in a foamy sea slime. Read More>
Sperm Whale and Calf
Giant Squid Eaten by a Sperm Whale
(October 31, 2009) A female Sperm Whale has been caught on camera with the remains of a 30 ft (9 m) giant squid in her mouth. Read More>
Woodfrog Tadpole
Frog Embryos "Smell" Predators
(October 30, 2009) Scientists say that frogs learn to recognize the smell of their predators while they are developing embryos.
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Grey Wolves Chasing Deer
Aging Wolves "Lose Their Bite"
(October 27, 2009) Researchers have found that as wolves age they lose their bite, and it affects their ability to hunt and moderates their impact on prey.
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Frog
Secrets of Frog Killer Laid Bare
(October 23, 2009) Scientists have found out how the fungal disease chytridiomycosis kills its victims.
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Green Anaconda
Alien Giant Snakes Threaten the US
(October 16, 2009) Nine species of giant snake are threatening to invade up to one third of the United States.
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Lizards Filmed "Walking on Water"
(October 13, 2009) Amazing slow motion footage has been taken of two lizards that seem to do the impossible - walk on water.
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Macaques
Grieving Monkeys Drink Own Milk
(October 05, 2009) Female monkeys in Morocco have been observed drinking their own milk.
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Polar Bear and her Cub
Polar Bear Cub Hitches a Ride
(October 03, 2009) A polar bear cub has recently been photographed hitching a ride with its mother.
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Chinese Paddlefish
Giant Fish "Verges on Extinction"
(September 30, 2009) One of the largest freshwater fish in the world, the Chinese Paddlefish, is on the verge of extinction.
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New species of marine worm
New Worms Eat (and eat) Only on Dead Whales
(September 28, 2009) Nine new species of worms that only eat dead whales have been discovered. Although their diet lacks variety, the portion size makes up for it - a whale carcass can provide food for 20 years and is fed on by generations of worms. Read More>
Jellynose Fish
Bizarre Gelatinous Fish Found in Brazil
(September 27, 2009) A bizarre gelatinous fish was recently caught off the coast of Brazil and it was originally thought that it was a completely new species.
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European Eel
Eel Reveals its Migration Secrets
(September 26, 2009) One of natures great unsolved mysteries is the European Eel's migration to the Sargasso Sea.
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Monarch Butterflies
Butterfly "GPS" Found in Antennae
(September 25, 2009) Scientists say the Monarch Butterflies of North America use a 24 hour "clock" in their antennae to help them navigate the 4,000 km trip to Mexico, where they spend the winter.
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Aye-aye
Last Chance to See the Aye-Aye?
(September 18, 2009) One of the many repercussions of Madagascar's coup, which took place in March 2009, has been a dramatic increase in criminal networks plundering the country's protected areas for precious hardwoods and wildlife.
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Titus - The Gorilla King
Rwanda Mourns Most Famous Gorilla
(September 16, 2009) The most famous Silverback in Africa, Titus - also known as "The Gorilla King", has died in Rwanda at the age of 35.
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Fiji Petrel
"Lost Seabird" Returns to Ocean
(September 13, 2009) The Fiji Petrel is one of the world's most rare and elusive seabirds and it has been seen once again flying in its natural habitat.
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Killer Whales
Killer Whales Strain to "Talk" Over Ship Noise?
(September 12, 2009) New research suggests that killer whales are straining to raise their voices over boat noise, and that this is having a detrimental affect on them as they try to find food among reduced numbers of salmon.
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Fleay's Barred Frog
Fleay's Barred Frog
Fleay's Barred Frogs are found in small pockets of rainforest in eastern Australia. They often hide among leaf litter and vegetation and prefer to live near fast flowing streams. Continue>
Osprey
Osprey
Ospreys are medium/large birds of prey and they are found throughout the world, except in Antarctica. They are brown and white in colour, their underside and head being mostly white, and their upper side being mainly brown. Continue>
Aardwolf
Aardwolf
Aardwolves are found on the open, grassy plains of east and south Africa. They are solitary and they rest in burrows during the day before becoming active at night. Continue>
Black Caiman
Black Caiman
Black Caiman are the largest predator in the Amazon Basin. They have a body length between 4 and 6 m and they have black, scaly skin. Continue>
King Cobra
King Cobra
King Cobras are the largest venomous snakes and they reach lengths between 3 and 5.5 m (9.8 - 18 ft). Their colour can vary depending on their location. Continue>
Bactrian Camel
Bactrian Camel
Bactrian Camels feed on grass, leaves and shrubs and they live in habitats where they have to withstand extremely harsh conditions. Continue>
Spotted Seal
Spotted Seal
Spotted Seals inhabit waters of the north Pacific Ocean and they mainly feed on fish and crustaceans. Predators include killer whales and polar bears. Continue>
Red Slender Loris
Red Slender Loris
Red Slender Loris can be found in the lowland rainforests, tropical rainforests and inter-monsoon forests in the south western wet-zone of Sri Lanka. Continue>
Emu
Emu
Emus are the largest native bird of Australia and are the 2nd largest living bird. They stand at 1.5 - 1.9 m in height and they weigh between 30 and 60 kgs. Continue>
Common Tree Shrew
Common Tree Shrew
Common Tree Shrews are one of the largest species of tree shrew and they inhabit the forests of south east Asia. Continue>
Common Squirrel Monkey
Common Squirrel Monkey
Common Squirrel Monkeys are small, agile monkeys and they can be found in the tropical forests of South America Continue>
Ostrich
Ostrich
Ostriches are large, flightless birds that can be found in the open, semi-arid savannahs of Africa. They tend to live in mixed groups of 5 - 50 individuals. Continue>














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