Hedge-hogs abound in my gardens and fields.

The mention of hews put me in mind that there is a total failure of that wild fruit, so conducive to the support of many of the winged nation.

The message of the study is water for the future. What we are suggesting is water protection for our children and grandchildren.

The most insignificant insects and reptiles are of much more consequence, and have much more influence in the economy of nature, than the incurious are aware of; and are mighty in their effect, from their minuteness, which renders them less an object of attention; and from their numbers and fecundity.

Providence has been so indulgent to us as to allow of but one venomous reptile of the serpent kind in these kingdoms, and that is the viper.

As the population in this region continues to grow and economic development increases, these countries must work together to ensure that ecosystems are preserved and adequate water supplies sustained.

Freshwater supplies in the Middle East now are barely sufficient to maintain a quality standard of living.

I make no doubt but there are three species of the willow-wrens: two I know perfectly; but have not been able yet to procure the third.

Numbers of snipes breed every summer in some moory ground on the verge of this parish.

You may depend on it that the bunting, emberiza miliaria, does not leave this country in the winter.