BBC Wildlife Magazine

Recent articles by BBC Wildlife Magazine

A Baby Humpback Whale Plays Near the Surface in Blue Water

Humpback whale guide: where they live, what they eat, how big they are and why they are called humpback

Spy in the ocean

When is Spy in the Ocean on TV and how can I watch it?

A rugged coastal landscape along the Causeway Coast in Antrim, Northern Ireland

Causeway Coast voted favourite UK spot for wildlife

bombardier beetle a smelly insect

Insects & Invertebrates

What are the smelliest insects?

Roe deer

Roe deer guide: what they eat, how big they are and how to age a roe deer by their antlers

How Springwatch is filmed

How Springwatch is filmed: we go behind the scenes

Shortfin mako, the fastest shark in the world

What’s the fastest shark in the world?

the Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly is the biggest butterfly in the world

Insects & Invertebrates

What’s the world’s biggest butterfly?

An Elf Owl, the smallest owl in the world

What is the smallest owl in the world?

Eco Anxiety

Mental health and wellbeing

Eco anxiety: what it is and how to deal with it

Safari toys

Safari animal toys: 7 toys that will bring the wild to playtime

Ireland national animal the Irish hare

What’s the national animal of Ireland?

A juvenile hedgehog walking across grass.

Identify Wildlife

Garden wildlife to spot throughout the year: what’s likely to be living in – and visiting – your garden?

Springwatch filming locations

Springwatch 2023 filming locations

A red squirrel on the Isle of Wight. © Stuart Shore, Wight Wildlfie Photography/Getty

Springwatch 2023 wildlife: meet the species starring in this year’s Springwatch