Attenborough has influenced everything from conservation and documentary production to the communication of the biggest story of all – climate change.
- Professor of Evolutionary Biology and Science Engagement, University of East Anglia
Her ability to move between academia, media and policy was almost unique.
Illegal wild animal meat is found in cities right across the world and poses a very real threat of infecting people.
Bonobos may be the most promiscuous species on the planet. From meddling mothers to feeding ground excitement, their sex lives are unique in the animal world.
Why are humans the only animals with chins?
Was Darwin inspired by the tropical wildlife of his travels to discover natural selection? Actually, pigeons, worms and barnacles were far more prominent in his thinking.
Scientists in New Zealand have discovered an extinct penguin known as Kumimanu biceae that was 1.77m tall.
The Natural History Museum’s ‘Dippy’ the diplodocus skeleton is about to be become a giant 3D jigsaw.
Research suggests friends don’t just help in the bad times – they cut damaging stress just by being around.
A small but dedicated team is offering these abandoned apes a brighter future.
Islands are very special when it comes to quirks of evolution.
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