Wolves

For many people, the word ‘wolverine’ will conjure up the image of a ripped Hollywood superhero, rather than a bear-like creature the size of a dog that lives in the snowy forests, tundra and mountain

From top-dog wolves and wise elder elephants to insect royalty and sex-changing fish, animal alphas take many fascinating forms

Peek over the parapet of a bridge just as daylight bleeds into dusk, gazing down through the clear layers of a shallow river or chalk stream, and you may glimpse the shadowy, serpentine form of an eel

The wily fox must be one of the best-known animals in the UK. I am willing to place a wager that there must be less than 100 people in the country who have never heard of a fox before. I conducted a q

On the morning of 4 August 1577, the good Christian folk of Bungay assembled in St Mary’s Church for their regular Sunday service. But more sinister forces were also gathering in the Suffolk town. Dar

Living with a Dalmatian is to live with a loveable clown. A dog who weighs between 25kg and 35kg but considers themselves to be a lapdog. A dog who greets you at every turn with a wagging tail (move a