The truth about turkeys viva! head of investigations,lex rigby, uncov ers the uncomfortable truth about life on intensive turkey farms in the uk and reminds us why us vegans keep them off our plates at christmas

Jolly frock-coated robins, majestic geese and arboreal partridges make for both literal and symbolic centrepieces at Christmas, says Matthew Dennison, as he revels in the cultural history of the season’s feathered fowl and game

Veganism has never been just about what’s on the plate. At its core, it’s a cultural and ethical shift, one that touches everything from how we see animals to how we understand our place in the world.

Wild venison is a sustainable meat that you can now enjoy whatever the season

In the mid-2000s, the RSPB began transferring millions of ...

THIS MONTH Barn owls

Nadia Shaikh seeks good company for a search-and-gorge to get her through the ruthless darkness of the winter months