The North Chinese Leopard is one of the rarest big cats in the world. Their numbers are dwindling in the wild due to habitat loss, poaching and a shortage of prey. They rely on agility and resourcefulness to thrive in challenging environments 🐆

#EarthCapture by Cam Whitnall
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Common mapwing butterflies carry their name from their intricate map-like wing patterns which resemble the longitude and latitude lines of maps!

#EarthCapture by Rajesh Kumar via Instagram
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When you've finished the last episode and you're wondering what to do with your life now.

#ComedyPetAwards

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Proof that anything can be an album cover.

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These photos form part of the 25 finalists for this year's Comedy Pet Photo Awards, with winners announced on 11th August!

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How AI is Revolutionising Deep Ocean Research ｜ Into The Deep ｜ BBC Earth
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Did you know a group of manta rays is called a squadron?

They tend to lead solitary lives, but can be seen gathering in groups when it comes to feeding or mating.

#EarthCapture by Sidey The Shark via Instagram
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Amazing Clownfish Teamwork ｜ 4K UHD ｜ Blue Planet II ｜ BBC Earth
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Every turtle that was seen or filmed by the #PlanetEarth2 crew was collected and put back into the sea.
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Scientists accidentally grew a chicken with the face of a dinosaur
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The #BluePlanet2 team collected every piece of plastic they came across while filming.
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Funny – I also cover myself in shells to hide from people I want to avoid
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'Never before have we had such an awareness of what we are doing to the planet and never before have we had the power to do something about that. Surely we have a responsibility to care for our blue planet.' - Sir David Attenborough
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Say hello to the world's smallest (and cutest?!) cat! 😻

#BigCats is this Thursday 8pm on @BBCOne
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Africa's smallest cat is also the world's deadliest! 😼

#BigCats continues this Thursday 8pm on @BBCOne
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Seals are actually just dogs of the sea 😍

#EarthCapture by @Sealdiver
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The biggest cheer of the afternoon at #Glastonbury2019 went to Sir David Attenborough ❤️

He introduced #SevenWorldsOnePlanet a new BBC Earth series on the Pyramid Stage. 🙌
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