Finding the weird and wonderful in nature's wildlife weapons

The natural world has always held a fascination for people, and James Ryan is no different - but he HAS taken it one step further than his peers. The 12-year-old Cantabrian has written a book about it, focused on the tools animals carry with them that allow them to defend themselves and hunt their prey. It's called Nature's Wildlife Weapons, and looks at the tusks, antlers, horns and claws of various creatures - some living, some extinct - and how they're used. James has been a regular at the Canterbury Museum for as long as he can remember, and he dedicates the book to the Museum staff who helped him access some of their artefacts. Canterbury Museum is also hosting the book launch tomorrow, as it coincides with its Fur, Fangs and Feathers exhibition, which showcases taxidermied animals from its collection. James joins Kathryn, along with Dr Paul Scofield, Canterbury Museum's senior curator, natural history.