Satan on six legs

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

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

Stick insects often find themselves transported to new abodes thanks to their talent for camouflage, but they are most at home in the West Country, suggests Ian Morton

Fragments of West Nile virus genetic material have been identified but the risk to horses and humans is very low

I t’s the summer solstice, and the mountains ...

Meet some of the fascinating creatures that could be helping out on your plot