Wild lives

Wade Graham observes the intense seasonal drama unfolding in his Los Angeles neighborhood, where the arrival of spring brings fierce territorial battles, complex migration patterns, and the daily struggle for survival in an urban landscape. As he watches for the annual return of hooded orioles from Mexico, he reflects on what these resilient survivors – descendants of dinosaurs – might teach us about adaptation and endurance.

Robert Rigby reflects on his childhood experiences with country traditions in rural Essex, from watching Boxing Day hunt meets to receiving his first air rifle. A pivotal moment in his youth fundamentally changed his perspective on hunting and killing animals for sport, leading him to examine the ethics of trophy hunting and call for stronger legal protections for endangered species.