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Welcome



                                                                                                              Have you ever been
                                                                                                              misunderstood? Spiders
                                                                                                              and other creepy
                                                                                                              crawlies are some of the
                                                                                                              least popular creatures
                                                                                                              on the planet. It could
                                                                                                              be the number of legs
                                                                                                              they have, or their
                                                                                                              unfamiliar behaviour, but
                                                                                                if we take the time to learn about them,
                                                                                                they are truly fascinating. If you’re willing
                                                                                                to take a chance on bugs, turn to page 22
                                                                                                to meet the jumping spider and ten other
                                                                                                amazing arthropods.
                                                                                                  It’s not only invertebrates that have a
                                                                                                misleading reputation. The robin is instantly
                                                                                                recognisable as one of our favourite,
                                                                                                cheerful garden birds, but have you seen
                                                                                                its dark side? We explore this songbird’s
                                                                                                aggressive personality and whether it
                                                                                                deserves its beloved title on page 56.
                                                                                                  Whether they are admired or feared, we
                                                                                                have to bow down to some animals for
                                                                                                their incredible abilities. In this issue, we

                                                                                                reveal animals that can fly without wings
                                                                                                (page 40), glow in the dark (page 72) and
                                                                                                climb up vertical surfaces (page 64).
                                                                                                  If you want to see some of these
                                                                                                extraordinary animals, read about the best
                                                                                                wildlife trips to take in 2016 (page 46).
                                                                                                From egg-laying turtles in Costa Rica to
                                                                                                polar bears in Norway, the world is full of
                                                                                                awe-inspiring, animal-filled destinations just

                                                                                                waiting to be explored.
                                                                                                  Enjoy the issue!




                                                                                                Zara Gaspar
                                                                                                Editor
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