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Thorny devil Moloch horridus showing spines and a surly expression. Illustration from “30 Animals that made us smarter” by Patrick Ayree (BBC Books)

Peacock mantis shrimp Odontodactylus scyllarus with dactyl club tucked in under thorax. Illustration from “30 Animals that made us smarter” by Patrick Ayree (BBC Books).

Anatomy of Bombardier beetle focussed on the glands that produce the explosive chemicals. Illustration from “30 Animals that made us smarter” by Patrick Ayree (BBC Books).

Bombardier beetle Pheropsophus species shown emitting high temperature explosive substance to deter predators. Illustration from “30 Animals that made us smarter” by Patrick Ayree (BBC Books).

Spine cross section from a hedgehog Illustration from “30 Animals that made us smarter” by Patrick Ayree (BBC Books).

European Hedgehog Illustration from “30 Animals that made us smarter” by Patrick Ayree (BBC Books).

Branch with flowers and Baobab fruit

Ancient baobab tree showing its distinctive shape

Blackberry Rubus fruticosus line drawing with focus on the blossom and berries

Sketchbook study of the blackberry, focusing on the ripe and un ripe berries

Hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus in profile, with grass below

Larch Larix decidua sprig with mature cone and young flower detail

Holly Ilex aquifolium leaves with a cluster of red berries at the centre

Blackberry Rubus fruticosa showing flowers, ripe and unripe fruit, and a leaflet

Hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus in profile, with grass below

Diagram of a greenhouse showing vents, shape, waterbut, and doors