Unfairly maligned as a sneaky troublemaker, the quicksilver ferret is a characterful, curious and highly intelligent creature–with fascinating regal and cultural trappings to boot, writes Octavia Pollock

RED FOX

PHOTOS, LETTERS, TWEETS, QUESTIONS – HAVE YOUR SAY

TRACKING

Birds can transport us to another time and place entirely,

From Shakespeare to treasured stalking trophies and scientific study, antlers in all their aspects never fail to impress and inspire, says Charles Harris