American black bears evolve cinnamon-coloured coats

The part played by beauty in sexual selection

Paul Goldstein was the winner in the Black and White category at Nature Photographer of the Year 2024, for this image – a composition of control and chaos, writes Peter Dench

Lovers’ lure, warning of death or simply a form of communication, the purpose of Nature’s paintbox may be curious, but its vibrant hues are always worth celebrating, eulogises John Lewis-Stempel

We think of evolution as a slow, gradual process, but that’s not always the case. Some species undergo a rapid transformation

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

Who says you need a blue-blooded warmblood to succeed in showjumping? Jennifer Donald meets some eye-catchers who prove that success in the ring can come from every shape and size