Female of the species

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

Mass extinctions and evolutionary leaps, from bacteria to Homo sapiens

IT being the season for the painted purple ...

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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