Animals

Separating fact from fiction: why are there so few female wildlife photographers?
Wildlife photography has traditionally been the preserve of men, but there's no reason why this can't change, says Suzi Eszterhas. 
Fascinating facts you (probably) didn't know about curlews
Writer, producer and conservationist Mary Colwell reveals amazing facts about the world's curlews. 
Is it true that jackals can be immune to anthrax?
Author Liz Kalaugher discusses this unusual immunity.
Hiccups help tadpoles to transition into frogs
Why do animals hiccup?
Science writer Stuart Blackman answers your wild question.
Separating fact from fiction: the truth about the yeti
The truth is out - DNA analysis of 'yeti' pelts has shown they really belong to brown bears and Asian black bears, says Charlotte Lindqvist. 
Cuckoo bumblebee
How do cuckoo bumblebees trick other species?
BBC Wildlife contributer Richard Jones discusses these imposters.
Why do otters juggle stones?
Science writer Stuart Blackman answers your wild question.
Waxwing
Do all migrants fly twice a year?
Ornithologist Mike Toms shares his knowledge of bird migration. 
Margaret Morse Nice
The wonder women of ornithology
All too often the world of birds is associated mainly with men. Jo Wimpenny remembers some brilliant but overlooked women who advanced our knowledge of birds.
The preferred tusk is often more worn
Can elephants be right or left-tusked?
BBC Wildlife writer Sarah McPherson answers your wild question.
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