Female of the species

Lovers’ lure, warning of death or simply a form of communication, the purpose of Nature’s paintbox may be curious, but its vibrant hues are always worth celebrating, eulogises John Lewis-Stempel

I t’s the summer solstice, and the mountains ...

Jenny Ackland spots an explosion of colour this June as wildlife gears up for the start of summer.

The part played by beauty in sexual selection

The stag beetle’s intimidating appearance belies its vulnerability, says Claire Saul, as she discovers what we can do to help them survive

July sees non-stop wildlife action, says James Lowen