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 rarest of the Big Five: the best places to see rhinos

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

Nature’s gentle giants: a comprehensive guide to gorilla tracking

For many, gorilla tracking is a spine-tingling wildlife experience without peer.

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.

King of cats: the best places to see lions

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

Six top tips for wildlife photography

Wildlife photography is, of course, an art. Steve Davey shares some of his top tips to help improve yours.

How bizarre: a celebration of the world’s most unusual animals

Bizarreness, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder.

‘You cannot just walk off a mountain’: a family adventure to remember in the Scottish wilderness

Nicola Chester got more than she bargained for on her family holiday.

The best wildlife encounters in Rwanda

Your comprehensive guide to finding Rwanda’s most intriguing wildlife including gorillas, chameleons and rhinos.

The little things: photographing Madagascar’s miniature wonders

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