In Costa Rica, marine biologists Ilena Zanella and Andrés López helped create a first-of-its-kind shark sanctuary that is giving hope to one of the ocean’s most peculiar creatures. U.S ...

At the BBC’s request, science writer and entertainer Simon Watt set out to explore the fascinating biology and psychology behind the effect that looking at cute animals has on our brains.

When Europeans first encountered the odd-looking platypus, it became the centre of scientific debate ... 1801-1803 The nineteenth century saw a number of hoax animals on display, such as P T Barnum's ...