Naturalist and adventurer Charles Hood’s new book Nature at Night is an illuminating and beautifully crafted exploration of the nocturnal world. With wit, curiosity, and an adventurous spirit, Charles takes readers on a journey into the darkness, revealing the astonishing life that thrives when the sun goes down. We discussed:

- ‘globe skimmer' or 'wandering glider' dragonfly's transoceanic journey that is multi-generational - covering 11,000 miles

- Fireflies are beetles, comprise 2,000 different species – some eat pollen, some are predatory, some don't eat at all

- In the ocean, night-feeding dolphins chase nocturnal squid - and 'diel vertical migration'