Sloth Claws
Youth Animals
The sleepy sloth has a surprising secret... their claws are actually their bones protruding from their limbs!
The Kitten Sailor
Youth Animals
Find out about how a couple found this stray kitten in the bushes, acclimated her to their boat, and the dream life this little kitty now has.
Food Webs
Youth Animals
There are so many elements in ecosystems, that if just one leaves or gets out of whack, it can be terrible for the whole thing. But today, let's talk about spider monkeys!
Newsround: Make A Bee Hotel
Youth Animals
Get simple steps to build a bee hotel using things you might already have.
Why Do Giraffes Have Spots?
Youth Animals
In this week’s Surprising Science, we’re talking about the tallest animals on Earth and the pattern that covers them from head to hoof.
The Great Picnic Mix Up
Youth Animals
Sabrina talks about all the different mixtures, solutions, and ants that can be at a picnic.
Surprising Science: A Shell Collector
Youth Animals
Meet the Xenophora, a genus of sea snail commonly known as carrier shells.
Happy News: Pig Cafe & Baby Foxes
Youth Animals
Your weekly dose of Happy News is here, and if you like cute animals, then this is one for you.
Sneaky Hummingbirds
Youth Animals
Hummingbirds are meant to help flowers pollinate in exchange for nectar but not all of them follow the rules.
Happy News: June 2025
Youth Animals
There's a happy Moomin parade in Belgium, some rare tiger cubs and the cutest little deer you've ever seen!
How Do Chameleons Change Colour?
Youth Animals
Patrick Campbell, Senior Curator of Reptiles at the Museum, explains why and how chameleons change colour.
Can We Stop Animal Extinction?
Youth Animals
What can we do to stop animals going extinct?
Water, Water, Everywhere
Youth Animals
Sabrina talks about the adorable Nerpa and how they deal with rough conditions to live in freshwater!
Bears, Birds And A Manatee!
Youth Animals
Jenny has our look at environmental stories from around the planet and we're visiting bears in Bulgaria, birds in Turkey and a Manatee in Brazil.
Why Are Kiwi Eggs So Big?
Youth Animals
We headed to the Natural History Museum in Tring to find out why such a small bird needs to lay an egg so large.
Tardigrades
Youth Animals
Have you ever heard of a moss piglet or water bear? You may know them better as tardigrades, renowned for being incredibly tough.
The First (And Only) Cat In Space
Youth Animals
You might not have heard of Félicette, who in 1963 became the first -- and so far only -- cat to go to space.
World Environmental News
Youth Animals
Jenny brings us our weekly round up of environmental news from around the world.
Tiny Bossy Piglet
Youth Animals
This tiny piglet thinks he’s a giant and loves picking on everyone on the farm!
Do Animals Dream?
Youth Animals
Are you wondering, “Do animals dream?” This question came from Peyton, a student from the United States.
A Tiny Spider Home
Youth Animals
A tiny spider kept returning so this lady built it a cozy home.