They may be the size of a Shetland pony and weigh up to 275kg (600lb) but pigmy hippos are very hard to spot in the wild. In their West African homelands they live in dense forest and only move around ...

Perhaps unsurprisingly, there are quite a few Star Wars fans among biologists. These ones have used their opportunity to name a new species to make reference to their beloved franchise.

America's national parks protect some of the most well-preserved wilderness and ecosystems in the world. As a result, many national parks are also excellent destinations for wildlife watching. Vast ...