Female of the species

When experiencing change in life, it’s wise to turn to nature for guidance. With billions of years of trial and error behind it, nature offers wise lessons on how we can adapt to new and unforeseen ci

With a ‘butterfly emergency’ in the UK, conservationists are gearing up for this year’s Big Butterfly Count. But what has happened to these insects? And can they – on a wing and a prayer – ever bounce back?

Rob Denson selects five patterns that match a hundred different bugs

INTERVIEW BY TORRI MUNDELL PHOTOGRAPH BY ALAMY Andy ...

At the height of summer, little owls are often active during daylight in the morning and evening. In July the recently fledged young start to explore the area around the nest. The owlets are adorable,

The high summer month of August is fabulous for insects, says James Lowen