Female of the species

Whether mutually beneficial or a parasitic nuisance, Nature’s symbiotic relationships are as multifarious as they are marvellous, says John Lewis-Stempel

Adrian Thomas outlines the simplest and most effective ways to help accommodate these important guests

Hoarding is a common animal behaviour. Lots of creatures cache food for times of scarcity. You probably know that squirrels hide nuts and wood mice store seeds, but did you know that fire ants stockpi

IT began as an unremarkable day. Leaves falling into mud on the riverbank, the sun shy behind ink splodged clouds. Jays screeching in the oakwood. I stopped. Mammal tracks drew my eyes. I knelt. These

Nadia Shaikh goes synaesthetic for the start of spring, almost tasting the orange tang of an early butterfly

Struggling to understand your own emotions? Not finding much enjoyment in things? Or maybe you have little motivation? While for many women these can be a sign of menopause, burn out or depression, fo