High-Tech Trafficking

Documenting the illegal trade in Australian reptiles, Doug encountered native lizards concealed in electrical equipment.

DUNE BUGS

Corrugated sand spanning some 20km fringes the Sefton Coast in Merseyside. It’s the UK’s largest undeveloped dune system – bustling with rare insects, reptiles and amphibians – and is the focus of a major conservation project.

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 heeds the call of canal towpaths, with their rich abundance of plant, animal and aquatic life – from kingfishers to water voles.

Hidden BRITAIN

NICK BAKER Reveals a fascinating world of wildlife that we often overlook.

MY WAY OF THINKING MARK CARWARDINE

The conservationist discusses the tricky problem faced by New Zealand when it comes to the harm caused by non-native hedgehogs.

NOW YOU SEE ME...

Some animals use colour change to blend into the background; for others it is a powerful form of communication. But how exactly do they do it?

Protect the protectors

Rangers are nature’s first responders. They risk their lives to protect our planet, yet some don’t even own a pair of boots. So, why are rangers not respected and supported? And what’s being done about it?

The mouse map

The harvest mouse is the smallest and least known of all British rodents, mainly because it is so difficult to find. A five-year citizen science survey in Kent is revealing valuable new information.

WILDMONTH

Flowers are blooming and butterflies and bees are on the wing. Don’t miss August’s wildlife highlights.

My Way Of Thinking Mark Carwardine

The conservationist discusses Britain’s new fossil fuel projects, from airports to coal mines, and invites your thoughts on the subject.

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 uphill where the meadow wildflowers are at their best right now and lapwings are taking flight.

Extinction A Force Of Nature

Today, extinction is a term we associate with the spiralling loss of species at human hands. Yet it is also an entirely natural phenomenon that is as creative as it is destructive.

Peepers peeled for a pygmy

When Jo Caird went diving in Malaysia, patience and eagle eyes were needed to spot the tiniest of seahorses.

TIGER of the WOODS

Follow a raptor monitor as she delves deep into the forests of Shropshire in search of a rare but particularly magnificent bird of prey: the goshawk.

Do Not Disturb

With overseas holidays largely off the cards, Britain is bracing itself for a season of ‘staycations’. But what does this mean for our local wildlife?

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.