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Mob rule
In the well-defined strata of meerkat society, Mum’s firmly in charge – but, despite the dominance of a fierce matriarch, it takes a mob to raise a litter of hungry, playful pups.
THE LOST VOICE
The regent honeyeater – a tiny bird found in Australian forests – has become so rare that it is forgetting how to sing its own song.
Why months matter
Though largely disliked by the general public, moths provide valuable ecological services – which makes the sharp decline in their British numbers all the move worrying
WILD MONTH
With verdant hedgerows, the hum of insects, warmer days and milder nights, summer is in full swing.
Sound Systems Of The Sea
The underwater world can be a dark and murky place, so many creatures rely on sound to survive. But some species are adapting their acoustic calling cards in exciting new ways.
Mike Dilger's Wildlife Watching
In his series of great places to watch wildlife in the UK, the star of BBC One’s The One Show this month dons his boots to enjoy boggy and mossy woodlands filled with willow tits, myriad insects and even the odd otter.
Q & A: We Solve Your Wildlife Mysteries
BOTANY Why are some plants hairy?
Meet the NEW BIG 5
Shooting with cameras rather than guns is the idea behind a new international initiative to promote the synergy between wildlife photography and conservation.
Fighting fire with fire
Max braved massive firestorms to document the efforts of firefighters in California – and witnessed nature’s response to the flames.
THE BEE HITTING THE BIG TIME
Tree bumblebees first reached the UK two decades ago and have since become one of our most prevalent species. How are these enterprising insects managing to thrive?
WILD MONTH
Our countryside is being energised by the longer, warmer summer days. What will you spy in June?
The Springwatch team are reunited
Wonderful wildlife, four brilliant presenters, and silly puns can only mean one thing – Springwatch is back!
THE SEA OF LIFE
As we celebrate United Nations World Ocean Day on 8 June, our knowledge of the power and fragility of our oceans still has a long way to go.
WINNING ARTS AND MINDS
Enjoy stunning works from this year’s David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation Wildlife Artist of the Year competition, in association with BBC Wildlife Magazine.
Mike Dilger's Wildlife Watching
In his series of great places to watch wildlife in the UK, the star of BBC One’s The One Show this month heads for upland watercourses, which hold many unexpected surprises not found in their lowland counterparts.
Tales From The Bush Befriended By A Fox
A change of scene saw Chuck Graham form an unexpected bond with one of his new neighbours – a wild island fox.
Bringing Back The Tiger
Just over a decade ago, leaders of all 13 tiger range countries came together in a bold and inspiring pledge to save this iconic big cat. Their pledge? To double tiger populations by 2022, the next Chinese Year of the Tiger. So, with seven months to go, who is on track to deliver?
SHIELDBUG SUCCESS
They’re colourful, accessible and popular, and many are expanding their ranges into and across the British Isles. We uncover more about the changing fortunes of some of Britain’s favourite insects.
WILDMONTH
With birdsong in full force and summer knocking on the door, there’s plenty to discover this month.
The GATHERING
In May, the quiet coastal town of Whyalla bursts into life as thousands of Australian giant cuttlefish gather offshore to breed.
On the trail of wolves
Much of the Italian landscape has long been bereft of wolves. Now, a burgeoning population is reclaiming old haunts.
THE RECLAIMERS
Across the world, land that has been used and abandoned by humans is being recolonised by the plants and animals that were there in the first place. Cal Flyn highlights ten hotspots where wildlife is thriving among the ruins.
MARK CARWARDINE
The conservationist discusses the much-anticipated UK Environment Bill and invites your thoughts on the subject.
Hidden BRITAIN
Many insects are easy to miss in the melee of summer buzzing. Our eyes and ears become bamboozled by the gaudy and gallant – butterflies, dragonflies, bees, beetles – and we overlook the more subtle species. But low-key insects, such as this month’s dipteran delight, are worth seeking out.
Theme Park Could Go Ahead Despite Site's Protected Status
Swanscombe peninsula is designated as an SSSI but campaigners fear it is not enough to save the wildlife haven from proposed development.
Mike Dilger's - Wildlife Watching
In his series of great places to watch wildlife in the UK, the star of BBC One’s The One Show this month heads to our pebble-strewn shores to spot the species that thrive on shingle beaches.
Truth Or Fiction? It's Perfectly Safe To Airlift A Rhinoceros
Flying rhinos upside down looks ungainly but is it harmful, too? New research set out to find the answer.
Meet The Scientist - Lauriane Suyin Chalmin-Pui
Well-being fellow, Royal Horticultural Society and postdoctoral researcher, University of Sheffield
Gorillas In The Midst Of A Pandemic
Close encounters with tourists may be exposing great apes to COVID-19.
My Way Of Thinking - Mark Carwardine
The conservationist discusses Jair Bolsonaro’s actions concerning the Amazon rainforest and invites your thoughts on the subject.