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Every so often, we feel the need
Scourge of the bird feeder and a master of ‘shock and awe’ assassinations, the sparrowhawk pursues its quarry with such tenacity and unpredictability that it often blindsides its prey
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
A warm early autumn is great for invertebrates, says James Lowen
Birds of prey in flight have a reputation for being very tough to identify. However, follow these guidelines and you have a good chance of telling these five larger species apart. Note photos are not to scale.
DOMINIC COUZENS ON THE...
The sight of these sensational aerodynamic birds in flight brings much joy. Here’s how to help these summertime visitors
