For a couple of years, Inky the octopus was a popular attraction at the National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier. Then, one morning in 2016, his tank was empty. Inky had made a daring break for free

Historically, anglerfish have not been commonly eaten in Britain. Although two species live in British waters – one of which, the white anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius, sometimes called monkfish), is

It’s difficult to imagine a more isolated garden than Tresco Abbey Gardens. Yet with its towering palms, 12-month growing season and riot of unusual and colourful blooms, this windswept treasure 28 mi

Adrian Thomas pieces together the garden ecosystem

Winter has long challenged boat anglers, with harsh weather and the departure of summer species reducing the action. However, warming seas are changing the game. Tim Macpherson sets South Coast anglers a winter species hunt challenge

Spry, shimmering and occasionally even sanctified, the indefatigable mackerel is the wanderer of the sea–and one of history’s most fabled fish