Far from being mere pests, snails are at the heart of a healthy garden ecosystem. Discover the many ways they contribute and how you can work with – not against – them for a thriving plot

Hoarding is a common animal behaviour. Lots of creatures cache food for times of scarcity. You probably know that squirrels hide nuts and wood mice store seeds, but did you know that fire ants stockpi

Elton john’s circle of life offers a majestic vision of existence, spotlighting predator and prey, birth and the hunt. But there’s a visceral chapter of this cycle that was (understandably) edited out

Adrian Thomas outlines the simplest and most effective ways to help accommodate these important guests

The slimy science behind these molluscs’ movements

Jenny Sheldon from the Wildlife Trusts explains how moths are one of our best garden pollinators