Why do llamas and alpacas spit?

Clouds of noxious gas, stink bombs and purple smokescreens may sound like schoolboy pranks, but the animal world is just as capable of executing arresting chemical warfare, says Deborah Nicholls-Lee

Although she might not look completely conventional, Spotty is practically perfect in every way and “knows her job”. In fact, she’s so versatile anyone can ride her

Riding a spooky horse can be unnerving, but it’s a natural equine response. Charlotte Cooper finds out how to turn down the startle factor for a more confident and enjoyable ride

Over the years, Raccoons, which originally lived in woodland, have become as ubiquitous in North American cities as urban foxes are in the UK. In the wild they eat insects, fish, nuts and berries, but

Here’s what you need to know about this month

Speaking on the Ecosystemic Futures podcast, Richard Banduric, a former propulsion engineer for NASA and Lockheed Martin, now CEO of Field Propulsion Technologies, a space engineering start-up, made t