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My new favourite animal: the cape fur seal
No CommentsRead moreThe cape fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus) is, in fact, as kind of sea lion, not a seal. But who…
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Okavango flight
Read moreThe Okavango delta in northern Botswana seeped into my consciousness through watching wildlife programmes. It is much-loved by wildlife film-makers…
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African penguins
Read moreDon’t you think the fact that there are penguins in Africa is absolutely thrilling? I do. Think about it for…
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Remembering Rebecca
Read moreRebecca van der Putt, known to her friends as Bec or treaclechops, was my best mate. And now she’s gone,…
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Quagga quest
No CommentsRead moreIn 1883, the last quagga died in Amsterdam zoo. As a lover of equines, I have always been intrigued by…
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Reasons to be cheerful
No CommentsRead moreIan Dury and Blockheads had a string of memorable hits in the late 70s. Remember ‘Sex and Drugs and Rock…
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Velazquez at the National Gallery
No CommentsRead moreDiego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez (1599-1660) was one helluva painter. The exhibition of his paintings at the National Gallery…
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The Green Man
Read moreIf I say 'green man' there's a damned good chance you'll think of a pub or an alien from Mars.…
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Meet Margaret, Queen of Callanish
Read moreDecoder of the stones of Callanish For more than 30 years, initially with her first husband Gerald Ponting and since…
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