Claire Toureille

Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals on Earth, yet only 8% of Brits can correctly identify them. On World Pangolin Day, let's talk about those "artichokes on legs".

Half of the orangutan population of Borneo have disappeared in less than 16 years, due to deforestation associated with unregulated industries like palm oil, and animal killings.

Nutrias are cute but dangerous rodents and they are currently invading California. They breed quickly and can produce hundreds of offspring in one year.

Scientists have found a new method to detect earthquakes which works more accurately than existing systems.

A new set of smart drum line trialled in Australia could keep sharks away from popular beaches and make sure they have better chances of survival.

A team of experts found a new class of drugs that could offer alternative treatment to ocular herpes, and even extend to other types of herpes, including mouth and genital cases.

An expert weighs in on the debate about personality and where it comes from. Carol Dweck explains personality lies between needs, motivation to fulfil these needs, and development.

Construction workers found a long-lost liquid treasure trove in France, made of 1.5 million champagne bottles that went missing after a cellar collapsed in 1900.

52% of people 65 or older think they're not getting enough sex. However, with age, people tend to value friendship over romance.

Haesindang Park, or "Penis Park", located on the East coast of South Korea is drawing crowds with its unique phallic-shaped sculptures located one hour away from the Olympics.

Michelle Meyers, an American woman, went to bed with a headache and woke up with a British accent. It turns out she suffers from Foreign Accent Syndrome and EDS.

Romeo has been looking for a mate for the last 10 years, but to no avail. He needs help in order to find his lover, otherwise his whole species might die with him.

Twenty Thelazia gulosa worms extracted from Mary's eyes over 20 days. Experts think cattle parasite picked up from Oregon ranch.

A new report shows that Facebook will lose 2 million users aged 24 or younger this year. Snapchat will gain 1.9 million users of the same age. People over 65 will prefer Facebook.

Monument dating back to Neolithic Period discovered by a team of archaeologists within miles of Windsor Castle. It is hoped the find provides insights into our ancestors' lives.

Female inmates in Arizona only receive 12 sanitary pads a month, which is not enough to cover their periods. A bill wants the state to give them unlimited access to pads and tampons.

Solo sex games carry high risk of accidental death, warns German forensic examiner. Many families of the dead try to hide the evidence of autoeroticism.

Skaters Kam Alex Kang Chan and Kim Ju-sik make light work of easing decades of rising diplomatic tensions on Korean peninsula.

A city council in Manchester is forbidding pupils to high-five their favourite lollipop man on their way to school because it causes "disruption".

Ozone layer could have been depleted by volcanic eruptions letting in dangerous levels of UV rays from the sun to bring about the Great Dying.

Six ancient wells have been discovered in Central China. They push back the history of wells and irrigation in China by 2,000 years.

Trapped bombardier beetle emits toxic spray to make toad throw up and release it. Do not mess with that beetle's juice.

A Peta activist was spotted discussing the fur trade while only wearing a white bikini, bunny ear, tail and a pair of gloves near the Olympics rings of Pyeongchang, South Korea.

British backpackers get rude awakening as overnight flooding pushes up level of crocodile-infested waters, forcing trio to wait for help on roof of van.

Two fishermen decided to save stranded animals from crocodiles infested waters in Australia on February 1. They saved two wallabies and a wild boar.

The picture of a widower sitting by his wife's casket in a Kentucky funeral home has gone viral on Facebook. The photographer said she shared it per the man's family's request.

Maltreated chihuahuas, bulldogs and Jack Russells among puppies found living in cages in disgusting conditions in veterinary watchdog raid.

The Winter Games 2018 are finally here. Here are six reasons to watch the Pyeongchang games if you ever needed one.

Two glasses of antioxidant-rich red wine helps spinal fluid clear brain of toxins associated with types of dementia.