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Wild at heart February 16, 2011 George Adamson attempts to return lions to the wild after generations of captivity.

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Messel miracle February 16, 2011 Freakish conditions in an ancient lake yield evidence of horse and hedgehog ancestors.

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Black leopard February 16, 2011 A rarely glimpsed 'black panther' is spotted in Africa.

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Living fossil February 16, 2011 A rare coelacanth is caught on camera.

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King cobra threat February 16, 2011 Public enemy number one, or a good snake that stays out of trouble?

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Spyhopping February 16, 2011 Curious killer whales gather round a fishing boat to pick off the spilled fish.

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Sleepy and speedy February 16, 2011 Known and named for their snooziness, dormice are incredibly fast when its needed.

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Wild delight February 16, 2011 Tiny dormice, the embodiment of all that’s cute, make it to the number one spot.

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Flight path February 16, 2011 Stone fly gills may hold the clue to the evolution of flight.

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Flashing eyes February 16, 2011 A terrifying encounter with a butterfly sends a wood mouse packing.

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Sea monsters February 16, 2011 Plesiosaur and ichthyosaur bone fossils are found at Nash Point in Wales.

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Snacking on giant spiders February 16, 2011 Orlando and his friends go into the jungle to hunt and eat the largest spider in the world.

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Hot-housing sparrows February 16, 2011 House sparrows have developed a taste for foreign botanicals.

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Ice age home February 16, 2011 Great crested newts hole up in an ancient pingo.

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Taming the wild February 16, 2011 Taming the wolf was a pivotal moment in human history - a crucial step in taming the wild.

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Young grass snake February 16, 2011 A baby grass snake visits the botanic gardens of Wales.

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Rare beauty February 16, 2011 Centuries of managed lammas land provides a haven for snake’s head fritillaries.

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Pale bloom February 16, 2011 The rare sight of white snake’s head fritillaries at Upper Waterhay Meadow.

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Yellow spring February 16, 2011 In early spring, the floor of still leafless woodlands bursts into flower.

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Evolutionary arms race February 16, 2011 Competition for survival brought about some of Earth’s deadliest animals, the big cats.