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Welcome
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Have you ever heard of a
prickle of porcupines or
a shiver of sharks? The
English language is full of
peculiar names for groups
of animals. That’s why we
decided to put together
an A to Z of collective
animal nouns. Check out why we call it a
pandemonium of parrots or an intrusion of
cockroaches on page 72.
Also in this issue, find out the truth about

why boxing hares fight in spring and how

the giraffe has adapted its body to its
environment, from a tongue that can lick its
entire face to an incredibly long neck. We will
journey to the Galapagos Islands, one of the
most unusual terrains on Earth, and then sail
over to Borneo, the land of orangutans.
As always, we’ve got lots of photography
tips, including expert advice from pro
photographer Connor Stefanison on getting
the best shots of animals in the dark. Why
not have a go yourself? Then send us your
photos for a chance to win the next issue of
the magazine. Until next time!

Zara Gaspar
Editor

Editor’s picks

As sleepy as a sloth
With the release of the film

Zootopia, and the character of
Flash, the fastest three-toed
sloth (who is super slow), we
couldn’t resist a feature on
these lethargic creatures. Flick
to page 54 to see why sloths
are not as lazy as you think.
Find out all
about this A hover of hummingbirds
The collective noun for
long-nosed hummingbirds is a hover
monkey on and it’s no wonder as this
page 80 bird is quite the aerial athlete.
Turn to page 18 to learn all
about the tiny ruby-throated
hummingbird and why it is so

skilled in the art of flight.
Meet the team…

Designer Production Editor Staff Writer Assistant Designer Picture Editor
Lauren Debono-Elliot Don’t be fooled by Naomi Harding Briony Duguid Tim Hunt Spot the brightest feet in the
Katy Sheen
Eggstraordinary! Who
For many animals,
If you think you had a
Hold onto your hare. Who
© FLPA; Dreamstime; Thinkstock lays its eggs in the nests dragonflies are deadly a giraffe. They fall from a rabbit lookalike could run survival strategy. See how Visit www.animalanswers.co.uk for
hard childhood, try being
would have thought this
staying hidden is the best
their delicate wings –
knew the cunning cuckoo
Galapagos Islands on page 64

of other birds? See more
predators! Find out where height of 1.5 metres to the at speeds of up to 35mph? standing out can actually
to spot them on page 38.
ground at birth!
Jump to page 12 for more. work too on page 46.
amazing eggs on page 30.
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