FADING queen

Far away in French Polynesia, a little songbird is clinging on to survival. Can the Fatu Hiva monarch beat the odds?

MIKE DILGER'S WILDLIFE WATCHING

ON THE MUDFLATS In his series of great places to watch wildlife in the UK, the star of BBC One’s The One Show points out the surprising joys to be taken from the muddiest of places, teeming with invertebrates and a refuge for waders and wildfowl.

Seabird chicks fall foul of giant centipedes

Petrels are among the unexpectedly varied diet of the very hungry arthropods.

The RIDDLE of the ROAN

Blighted by clumsy conservation could there now be signs of hope for Africa’s second largest antelopes?

LOST SOULS

In May, a minke whale got lost in the Thames, capturing the nation's interest. But why do whales swim up rivers? And how can they be helped?

Spotted among the trees

Capturing the perfect shot of a jaguar in the vast tropical forests of French Guiana proved a tough challenge for Emmanuel.

WILDMONTH

Golden leaves, delicate fungi and migrant wildfowl in all their finery – it’s time to embrace autumn.

All that glitters

Dazzling in flight and in colour, hummingbirds have long captured our imagination. But these spectacular birds are vulnerable to a changing world.

Should we EDIT NATURE?

Genetic engineering could revolutionise environmental conservation, from reducing invasive species to making plants and animals resilient to climate change. But should we use this newfound power – and if so, how should it be controlled?

The Dam Busters

Across Europe, hundreds of rivers are blocked by dams, dykes, locks and levees. But a movement is gathering pace to remove these barriers and restore water flow.

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.