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Males that mate more often are more insecure about their social status than those mating less, according to new research on the behaviour of burying beetles.

The study, published tomorrow (Tuesday 10th March) in the journal Evolution, provides new evidence that the social sensitivity of male behaviour is linked to how often male beetles mate.

Male burying beetles actively compete with each other for access to breeding resources such as dead mice, and when they find a suitable carcass will emit pheromones as a signal to attract females. But the emission of pheromones may...

Devon Wildlife Trust is offering a very special Mother’s Day treat – and the good news is it’s free.

The charity cares for 50 of Devon’s top places for nature and at one of these – Dunsford, near Exeter – this year’s Mother’s Day is set to coincide with the peak of its famous display of wild daffodils.

Devon Wildlife Trust’s Steve Hussey said: "Dunsford nature reserve contains one of England’s biggest collections of wild daffodils. Every March these flowers bloom and together their delicate yellow flowers provide a spectacular natural spectacle. This year the signs are that...

The Royal British Legion is calling on veterans of the Afghanistan conflict to take part in a parade that will follow the Service of Commemoration being held to mark the end of combat operations at St Pauls Cathedral on Friday (13 March).

Following the conclusion of the Service, six detachments of Serving and ex-Service personnel will process from St Pauls to the Guildhall.

The Legion is seeking 400 veterans who took part in military operations in Afghanistan to form the sixth and final detachment.

Following the conclusion of the parade, the veteran contingent will...

Take a look behind the scenes at The Donkey Sanctuary as the Sidmouth sanctuary throws open its doors to the public for a whole week of donkey-related activities and exclusive access to farms that aren’t usually open to visitors.

The week runs from 5-12 May 2015 at Slade House Farm.

For those who can’t make it along every day you can just ‘dip’ in and enjoy one fun-filled donkey day out.

Paccombe Farm near Sidmouth is also holding a fun day on Saturday 9 May. You'll find trailer rides, fun and games, the chance to explore their world famous training centre and you'...