Rapid evolution in action

When experiencing change in life, it’s wise to turn to nature for guidance. With billions of years of trial and error behind it, nature offers wise lessons on how we can adapt to new and unforeseen ci

With a ‘butterfly emergency’ in the UK, conservationists are gearing up for this year’s Big Butterfly Count. But what has happened to these insects? And can they – on a wing and a prayer – ever bounce back?

The guam kingfisher – also known as the sihek – has been extinct in the wild since 1988 but was successfully introduced to Palmyra Atoll last year. However, they aren’t native to the island (which is

Mass extinctions are a widespread and rapid loss of life on Earth, typically in response to some kind of global catastrophe or change in climate. These events have occurred throughout Earth’s history

Britain’s wild places are under pressure – but cycling gives us rare access to their beauty and fragility. Sophie Pavelle explores what’s at stake from the saddle

How even the smallest action can cause significant and unpredictable events in the future