The Cambridge Animal Alphabet series celebrates Cambridge’s connections with animals through literature, art, science and society. Here, U is for Unicorn. Despite being notoriously difficult to catch, they feature on maiolica plates, in 15th century heraldry, and in early recipes for anti-poison. - See more at: http://www.cam.ac.uk/research/features/u-is-for-unicorn#sthash.bDzvb97v.dpuf