The wars of the rodents, like the Wars of the Roses, have been long drawn-out affairs. Nor do they show much sign of ending any time soon; a jihad against a newly arrived furry pest is underway in Cork, writes Richard Collins. 

North Ronaldsay is the northernmost island of the Orkney archipelago. 

The recent discovery that humpback whale mothers and their new-born babies whisper to each other raises intriguing questions. We usually divide vocal communications into songs and calls, writes Richard Collins.

It is easier to accept a convincing new idea than to banish an old false one. 

THE cuckoo’s evocative call announces the arrival of summer but it’s no longer heard where I live, writes Richard Collins. 

Richard Collins has discivered an educational comic book with a millenia’s old story and he’s here to tell you all about it.

In focusing on the similarities between creatures, Pierre Belon laid the groundwork for a new branch of science, writes Richard Collins

Some Australians refuse to believe in this, almost mythical, creature’s demise, writes Richard Collins.

People are surprised to learn that curlews are in trouble; the much-loved birds are seen and heard, particularly along the coast, in winter., writes Richard Collins

The Canada goose is a controversial bird, writes Richard Collins.