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BBC Nature 21 May 2012 Last updated at 05:11

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Murderous parents Infanticide is a powerful tool in ensuring the survival of a species Moja the lion and her cub

Brown argus (c) Peter EelesWild spring weather baffles bugs

The wettest April in more than a century has caused problems for many UK butterflies, bees and other bugs, say conservationists.

Kina the false killer whale (c) Christopher Quintos/ University of HawaiiWhales can adjust their hearing

Whales that use sound to navigate are able to adjust the sensitivity of their hearing to protect their ears from loud noises, say scientists.

Features

  • Black-lace weaver spiderTough mums

    Animal mothers that make the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the survival of their offspring.

  • A rare red squirrel sitting on a branch at Brownsea Island Nature ReserveWildlife century

    The Wildlife Trusts which manage 2,300 reserves around the UK celebrate their centenary

On TV and Radio

  • Cameraman Toby Strong with a meerkat (c) BBCPlanet Earth Live

    The ultimate global wildlife drama. Real animals, real lives, in real time.

  • Rageh Omaar with elephant tusks (c) BBCIvory Wars: Out of Africa

    Rageh Omaar investigates the plight of Africa's elephants.

  • Wolf and Gordon BuchananLand of the Lost Wolves

    Following a pack of wolves as they return to North America's west coast.

  • landscapeNature

    Radio Four's unique insight into the natural world and the rich variety of creatures inhabiting it

Planet Earth Live

“Oh wow - I think the last time I saw a stickleback was as a child fishing for them in our local stream. ”

joysaphine on twitter after looking at our new stickleback page

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