There's a subset of creatures who utilize camouflage to evade predators. These niche practitioners of the art of camouflage have evolved with fantastic results.

Russia's powerful PM, Vladimir Putin, has a softer side: in dozens of photo ops he displays a genuine affection for furred, finned and feathered creatures.

From the mundane ugly Condor to the creepiest monsters from the ocean floor, take a look at some of the world's most unusual beasts.

Art out of recycled materials is both great for the environment, and an interesting artistic challenge.

Satellite imagery isn't captured solely for scientific purposes - these incredible images by EROS highlight the beauty of river deltas, mountains and fjords.

A fish out of water? In my environment? It's more likely than you think, as these 7 amazing walking fish gladly step forward to show.

The daring sport of rock climbing isn't just for humans - these Alpine ibex are skilled climbers who make good use of a salt-encrusted dam wall in Italy.

Armed to the gills with 32 razor-sharp teeth, the Goliath Tigerfish may be the most fearsome fish you'll ever see - just hope it doesn't see you first!

Underwater video took a strange new turn when an octopus took off with a digital camera. The short film is a fun look at the cephalopod's underwater life.

Zoo animals are contained in a towering eco-habitat that includes nesting for migratory birds & open-air footpaths in this 'ECO-CLIFF' concept for Buenos Aires.

Once the Lord of the Rings movies were in the can, the picturesque Hobbiton village was transformed into a new type of settlement: a sheep farm.

Egg-shaped chicken coops, Bauhaus-inspired dog houses, IKEA hack hamster cages and 11 more modern homes for pets of all species and sizes.

Birds and bugs have some stylish new places to call home thanks to an art team that is working to promote biodiversity in the big city.

Was Dracula onto something? Like the no-account count, these 10 bloodsucking animal vampires take their nourishment from a different vein... maybe one of yours!

Everyone knows scorpions are poisonous, but what about those cute and cuddly primates you see all over the web? These are some surprisingly toxic animals: