Avian attractions: the best birdwatching spots in Britain

Does the sound of birdsong or the flap of wings overhead have you craning you neck up towards the heavens?

Yarsagumba: the magical Himalayan caterpillar-fungus

With its magical medicinal properties, this unique creature is a lifeline for communities in Tibet and Nepal.

Blooming spring breaks: the best European destinations for wildlife lovers

Hands up if you’re already looking forward to spring.

Burgas Wetlands: the birding Mecca

This area is attractive to birdwatchers all year round.

Legends of the fell: Pony-walking in the Lake District

Six hours of solid rain and soggy feet did not dampen our enthusiasm for Tom Lloyd’s love of fell ponies.

Dragon’s blood and flowering bottles: exploring Socotra’s magnificent plants

Biodiversity scientist Dr Alan Forrest discusses some of Socotra’s more unusual residents.

The best places to see rhinos in Africa

We’ve scoured the African continent for the best sites to spot rhinos in the wild.

The best places in Africa to see elephants

We’ve scoured the African continent to find the best places to see the magnificent and beloved elephant in the wild.

Which country has the most lions?

We’ve scoured the African continent for some of the best sites to get up close and personal with lions.

Stunning small animals in Madagascar

Travel and wildlife photographer Daniel Austin shares the stories behind his incredible shots of Madagascar’s miniature creatures

The Alphabet of Animals: V–Z

Mike Unwin shares some of his lockdown wildlife poems

The best places to see turtles

From Cyprus to Cape Verde, these are the best places to view these beautiful and endangered creatures.

Species in the Spotlight: nature’s ultimate hangers-on

Rather than avoiding sharks, remoras stick – literally – to their sides.

The best places to see lemurs in Madagascar

Lemurs are the poster children of Madagascar – here is a list of the best places to see them.

The best forests in the world

Covering even more of the world than our guidebooks, forests are ubiquitous but almost always different.