Why animals shed

Fungi and insects make for an exciting season, says James Lowen

Grooming is not just about keeping your dog looking smart. It is a fundamental part of maintaining your dog’s health, comfort, and happiness. Whether you’re the proud owner of a plush-coated Poodle or

Karen Youngs revels in the changing landscape and encounters a handsome game bird on a morning walk

Toby explains why natural predators and late season warmth can help provide many of this year’s beleaguered plants with a second wind of growth

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Galls, which can range from the delicately beautiful to hideously unattractive bulbous growths, are among Nature’s most intriguing phenomena, discovers Deborah Nicholls-Lee