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Sir David Attenborough is a giant among wildlife presenters, but what is his actual height?

Who actually owns the land in England – and why is it important? Find out the history of land ownership in England. Some of it may surprise you!

In an attempt to turn the tide against the Nazis in World War II, Winston Churchill commissioned a top-secret MoD project on Gruinard. But what really happened here? And why was the island shut down for 48 years?

A two-wheeled adventure with your pup might seem harmless, but without the right precautions, it could quickly turn into a costly legal mistake

Charlotte Smith and Adam Henson visit Oswestry Livestock Market, one of the region’s largest weekly cattle and sheep markets.

Could the genius of the world’s most successful and tenacious sheepdog be explained by a form of canine autism? Dog behaviour expert Carol Price explains

Native to Mexico but curiously found in a Welsh river last week, the axolotl has become a TikTok star and gaming hero in recent years. Here's what we know about the rare and otherworldly species

From carrots and cucumbers to onions and wild mushrooms, not every vegetable is safe for dogs to eat. Veterinary nurse reveals which common foods are safe and which are risky for your pup

Both cat and dog owners tend to claim that their pet is the more intelligent animal – but who's correct? Fergus Collins weighs up the evidence

From pencils to witchcraft paraphernalia, Britain is filled with quirky museums of all manner and variety. Here's our guide to some of the more unconventional cabinets of curiosity

You want to protect your dog from parasites – but the flea and tick treatments you use might be poisoning our rivers, says scientists.

They were filled with life centuries ago, but now lay rest to wreck and ruin. Here are 10 deserted villages to visit in the UK

Would you dare enter these crooked buildings?

From ultras to Ironmans and trail runs, here are the next milestones to try after conquering 26.2 miles

We refer to the "Jonas brothers" and the "Gallaghers", but did you know they weren't the only siblings?

You’ve probably heard of an Ironman — but these brutal triathlon challenges make it look easy by comparison

Balancing medals with monarchy is no mean feat, but these royals have forged extraordinary sporting careers away from their royal duties

A farmer at the centre of one of Greater Manchester’s most contentious housing developments has vowed to stay put, despite plans for 2,150 new homes to be built around his property.

If you're planning to travel abroad with your pet this summer, you'll need to take a closer look at these new rules and regulations

Sports expert James Witts shares what goes on in the body during "detraining", including the impact on cardiovascular fitness and VO2max.

If you’re heading into the heat, there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it. Here’s how to avoid any awkward moments when things heat up

You'll probably be familiar with the expression 'dog years', but what does it actually mean?

British hedgehogs have long been in decline. We've seen as much as a 70% decline in rural areas, largely down to road traffic. New research using ultrasound could pave an exciting new path for hedgehog protection, reports Graeme Green.