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Long believed to be a symbol of good fortune, the albatross has its own annual world awareness day on 19th June. As legend would have it, the bird embodies the souls of sailors lost at sea, and to har

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

the red land crab is a curious contradiction of part armoured warrior, part comedic crustacean. It’s found in the San Blas Islands (also known as Kuna Yala or Guna Yala) – a breathtaking stretch of pa

With its impressive ‘antlers’ and suit of armour, one giant of the insect world may look intimidating, but it only wants to fight for survival

I awoke to an unearthly din, like a rubber foot pump with hiccups. It was so loud that I could feel it resonating in my guts. In the glass of water by my bed, I swear I saw concentric ripples à la tha

These iconic birds are never less than thrilling to see, writes Ruth Miller