62 PUNKY MONKEY Join the fight to save the pint-sized cotton-top tamarin.
52 THE BEST ANIMAL STORIES EVER TOLD “They are not merely about animals, but about ourselves, too.” Michael Morpurgo
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THE IMAGES THAT CHANGED THE WORLD . . . . 22 Nature photos that have had the greatest impact on our perception of the wild Earth. SCOTTISH WILDCAT. . . . . . . . . . 46 Exclusive new photos of the Highland tiger mark an improvement in its prospects. THE BEST ANIMAL STORIES EVER TOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Michael Morpurgo on the enduring attraction of wildlife fiction for adults and children. PUNKY MONKEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Meet the South American monkey with attitude.
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46 SCOTTISH WILDCAT Remote cameras offer a tantalising glimpse into the life of Britain’s only surviving native feline.
Contents September 2010
Regular sections HIGHLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Brett Westwood on the natural wonders of the month, while Ben Hall offers his top tawny owl photo tips. GO WILD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Our experts pick three hotspots for a fungi foray. RICHARD MABEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Lose yourself in the Burren’s unique attractions. NEWS OF THE EARTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Good news for tigers, plus Mark Carwardine on plans for a highway across the Serengeti. DISCOVERIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Fresh revelations from the natural world. SUBSCRIBE TO BBC WILDLIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Don’t miss your free copy of Wild Wonders of Europe.
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OUT AND ABOUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 How to watch migrating birds, understand fighting water voles and make delicious food with bilberries. YOUR LETTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Share your opinions on any issues raised. YOUR PHOTOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 The editor chooses your best pictures. TALES FROM THE BUSH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Feathers are ruffled as David Lindo’s team gets all competitive in the London Oystercatcher Bird Race.
79 BOOKS Our experts review September’s top nature reads.
Ten species that are found nowhere else on Earth. NATURE-WRITING AWARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 A goshawk encounter in Berlin takes the top spot. Q&A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 How howler monkeys howl, and other questions answered by our team of experts.
84 TV CHOICE Rachel Ashton selects the month’s best natural-history tv and radio programmes.
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86 WILD ESTONIA Ben Hoare squelches through forests and bogs in search of wolves, bears, beavers and flying squirrels.
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