Lucy Thorn

Can you tell your wasps from your hornets or your frogs from your toads? Did you know that hares live in above-ground nests while rabbits live underground in burrows? Was it a herring gull or a common gull that stole your chips at the seaside? And what IS the difference between a shrimp and a prawn? (No, they're not the...

Horses are some of the best-loved animals, with their huge variety of colours and markings, their incredible displays of strength of speed, and their gentle nature. Saddle up and jump into this guide to the majestic horse. From information about specific breeds like Shires and Appaloosas to Warmbloods and Shetland ponies, to facts about how horses behave and their physiology,...

Can you tell your wasps from your hornets or your frogs from your toads? Did you know that hares live in above-ground nests while rabbits live underground in burrows? Was it a herring gull or a common gull that stole your chips at the seaside? And what IS the difference between a shrimp and a prawn? (No, they're not the...