Anita McMillan made the astounding discovery near St Austell and quickly informed her family members, who advised her to ...

Animals often evolve to have certain characteristics that help them escape predators more effectively. Some of these ...

With their intricate shapes and kaleidoscopic colours, dahlias are some of the summer's finest flowers. We've asked designers and florists to recommend their favourite types of dahlias so you can get ...

A "nationwide butterfly emergency" has prompted conservationists to issue an urgent plea for public participation in this year's Big Butterfly Count, stressing its critical importance after a ...

Gardeners urged to 'deadhead' their flowers to attract 1 beautiful animal A quick hack will turn a garden into a haven for beautiful and vibrant wildlife.

Butterflies are drawn to vibrant colours such as red, orange, yellow and purple, and they can see ultraviolet light reflected by petals.

A rare butterfly once nearly extinct in Britain is defying the odds on Exmoor, where over 1,000 have been spotted this summer, thanks to decades of targeted conservation efforts. The heath fritillary, ...

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The heath fritillary butterfly is booming on Exmoor in Somerset thanks to long-term conservation work (Matthew Oates/National Trust/PA) One of the UK’s rarest butterflies is seeing a significant rise ...

The heath fritillary and the high brown fritillary are both among the UK’s rarest butterflies and rely on carefully-managed habitats.