NATURE

Komodo dragon venom holds great medical potential, but the species is vulnerable to extinction.

Experts have described the phenomenon as a 'zombie horror film'.

The two cubs were born 14 minutes apart but the first one died after suffering from breathing problems.

This comes after an increase in the number of cases of monkeys stealing valuables and attacking humans in exchange for food.

The 110-million-year-old fossil is one of the best-preserved dinosaurs ever found.

The last record of the plant on the western side of the Atlantic was a 66 million years old fossil in Argentina.

Nasa astronauts aboard the ISS captured pictures of Noru as it travelled across the Pacific Ocean.

The Oak Eggar moth in Lancashire is being 'brainwashed' say experts.

The Massachusetts DMF said their camera survived.

Flowers evolved during the era of the dinosaurs.

Ground-nesting birds know the best spot to hide based on their individual markings.

It is the second time this week huntsman spiders have been in the news.

The 6-foot-long fish lived in the incredibly hot oceans of the early Triassic.

Scientists have found a way to objectively pinpoint moments of consciousness.

The large crest was probably a mark to impress potential mates.

The species is a member of the Lanternshark family.

Sharks do not have eyelids and are thus never going to appear asleep as we would expect.

Actress Joan Collins was among thousands forced to flee fires blazing across the region.

Sharks have been researched for treatments for cystic fibrosis and viral infections.

Everyone knows about the tiger and the rhino - but what about the Chinese giant salamander?

The finding sheds light on a long-standing scientific puzzle known as the Allee effect.

From virgin birth to amazing ways they deal with swallowing rubbish, sharks are full of surprises.

New study raises fears UK could see worse floods than those in 2014.

Sharks have an abundance of coolness currency.

The new species has been dubbed 'Hoodwinker' as it eluded discovery for almost 3 centuries.

Great white sharks are not the only species dangerous to humans.

The rhythm of the male elephant seal's grunt contains life-or-death information for his rivals.

Xanda, who has cubs of his own, was shot near his home by a professional hunter expected to make £40,000.

Two gorillas have been captured on video cuddling during a play session.