An atlas of endangered speciesThe diversity of life on earth is astounding, with each species perfectly adapted to its environment. Sharks can navigate the ocean using electromagnetic fields; sloths use algae as camouflage; albatross can fly for hours without beating their wings; and orca pods each have unique cultures and languages. But every hour, three species disappear. Our incredible world is at risk. Megan McCubbin reveals the stories of the scientists, rangers and

Part inspiration

taking us from the Boer War to the Millennium Dome almost a hundred years later

through the turbulent eighties

The family of Doris Lessing's 'Flavours of Exile' haul succulent vegetables and fruits from the rich African soil

Disenchanted by London

' was awarded the John Burroughs Medal for outstanding nature writing

and octopus butler Number 8

the plants that grow around us

and what we can do to turn things around

Getting through tough times

and fill the air with buzzing wings

synthesising functionalism