But these weren't the sort of frogs I was used to. Their bodies, broad and stocky, had shades of olive and emerald green far too vibrant...

I found myself gazing out at wild heathland, dotted with ponies grazing on the scrub while a winding river wound its way between them...

I fell in love with the natural world at a very young age. To this day I recall the excitement I felt upon lifting a brick in the back ga...