Adapting to extremes - animals
When we hear on the news about devastating floods or heatwaves it's usually the human suffering that's reported but in the “Western” world at least we can usually find shelter, or turn…
Blog: Dyane Silvester
Get closer to the field and a little more behind the scenes by reading about the wild experiences, wildlife insights and recollections of staff and volunteers – writers from all over the organisation, from our Reserve Officers to our student placements.
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Adapting to extremes - plants
A lot of plants have clever ways to help them survive extreme conditions: think of yew trees or gorse with their narrow waxy needle-like leaves, designed to minimise moisture loss; or stonecrops…
Where do spiders go in winter?
Ever wondered where all the spiders go during the colder months? You might think they're all inside your house – but the truth is, they have other strategies up their eight sleeves.
Hibernation or Torpor?
The difference between hibernation and torpor.
Wildlife friendly garden sculptures
Wildlife-friendly sculpture? Why not give it a go, says Dyane
How to make your veg patch wildlife-friendly
Dyane Silvester challenges the view that crops and wildlife don't mix