Earth Your planet, your home

Stanley Johnson finds hope in South Africa's Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve, one of several smaller South African reserves into which wild dogs have been introduced in an effort to boost numbers of Africa's second-most endangered carnivorous species.

William Little shadows some of the National Trust's 50,000-stromg army of volunteers.

In a symbolic setting, Jack Watkins on a living embodiment of Britain's rural heritage.

Chris Yates learns that big fish can lurk in the most unexpected places.

Old troupers give birth, while an old Trooper gives up the ghost. By Robin Page