Opium, rat hair, beaver anal secretions – and other surprising things you might find in food
It doesn’t always pay to know what’s really in your food – but it’s fun to find out, anyway.
Primary Results
In defence of rodents – why healthy ecosystems need them
Rodents are the most numerous – and least studied – of all Earth’s mammals.
How we found ‘prehistoric beaver’ that helped mammals inherit Earth after dinosaurs were wiped out
When the asteroid struck the dinosaurs departed, leaving the planter
Animal architecture: why we need to design buildings for wildlife as well as people
Our lives are intertwined with animals, insects and birds – we should consider them more when we design our cities.
Camera traps are revealing the secret lives of Britain’s mammals
Camera traps allow citizen scientists to peek into the hidden lives of Britain’s mammals.
Ukraine’s massive nature project is helping veterans and land recover
A massive rewilding project in Ukraine is proving helpful for the wellbeing of veterans as well as helping large natural areas recover.
Stork chicks hatch in UK for first time in 600 years – why that’s great news for British wildlife
Storks – those harbingers of new life – are breeding in Britain again.
In despair about Earth’s future? Look for green shoots
The terrain ahead is full of challenges. But, glimmers of a better world are already here.
White storks: why introducing non‑native species in rewilding projects can be a good idea
Introducing white storks to England could help more people engage with nature.
Arctic heatwave: what warmer summers mean for the region’s wildlife
As snow melts and landscapes change, there will be winners and losers.
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