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Why snakes are thriving in British homes but struggling in the wild

Every summer, without fail, the British press carries alarming stories about snake sightings. On an island that only has one ...

Groundhogs are lousy forecasters but valuable animal engineers – and an important food source

Whether you call him groundhog, woodchuck, whistle-pig or use the full genus and species name, Marmota monax, the nation’s ...

Plot twist: it's time to cast your vote in the Herald's short story competition

We've narrowed down the field, but the story is not yet truly complete. You can step into the role of literary critic. Dive ...