World’s smallest armadillo has a unique double skin

Bones create an internal armature that on some animals, such as an elephant or cow, appear quite stiff and rigid, but on others, such as the cheetah, they are gracile, loose and flexible, allowing for

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Nature and drawing are subjects I have loved since before I could talk and in this book, I share my passion for both and explore what connects them. Using a host of drawing ideas and techniques suitab

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Managing a large estate in the Scottish Highlands involves a lot of work and plenty of land maintenance. However, when Highland Titles Nature Reserve needed some help, they didn’t call a gardener – th