Carys Matthews
Carys is a freelance writer and digital editor, specialising in the outdoors, natural world, health and fitness and UK travel. She has words in BBC Wildlife Magazine, BBC Countryfile Magazine, Live Science, Runner's World UK, Explore Magazine, Active Traveller, The Guardian, Boundless and many more publications.
Recent articles by Carys Matthews
Camera traps hidden in Amazon rainforest. They just captured an elusive animal doing something unprecedented
For decades, the short-eared dog has been regarded as one of the rainforest's greatest mysteries.
"its enormous jaws can expand dramatically, creating a balloon-like head..." 10 weirdest, eeriest eels on the planet, including one that generates a deadly 600 volts
Eels are among the ocean's most mysterious inhabitants, with more than 1,000 species found in habitats ranging from tropical coral reefs to the depths of the deep sea.
The world's most house-damaging pest has reached Britain before – could it happen again?
Despite their diminutive size, these ant lookalikes are capable of destroying a house, but just how common are termites in the UK?
“The Natural History GCSE is happening!” TV wildlife adventurer on the new UK qualification
The Natural History GCSE will focus on wildlife, the impact of humans on the natural world and biodiversity, plus fieldwork research
“These have never been described in sharks.” Experts aimed to study how sharks communicate danger – so turned to a bizarre, flat fish
The study marks the first documented evidence of a "disturbance cue" being used by cartilaginous fish
Venomous hunter chillingly stores paralysed victims ALIVE – with no chance of escape – underground for killing and eating later
The northern short-tailed shrew might look cute, but it has a lethal bite. Here's how it paralyses and preserves its prey for a late night feast.
These magnificent, agile ocean creatures can leap, spin and soar through sea and air: The ocean's 7 most impressive and spectacular acrobats
Spinning, leaping and dancing through the water and air – the ocean is home to some of the most agile and athletic creatures on the planet.
"Once you show regeneration can be activated, it opens the door to new questions..." Mammals – including us – could regrow limbs say scientists
Scientists could be one step closer to solving a biological mystery: why animals, such as salamanders, can regrow lost limbs while mammals cannot.
A vast wilderness the size of Turin harbours one of the world's fiercest warriors – a formidable predator with powerful jaws capable of crushing bone
Sarek National Park in Northern Sweden forms part of a vast, wild landscape with glaciers, alpine peaks and deep river valleys
This extraordinary forest below the waves is the only one of its kind – and it’s home to one of the fastest-growing organisms on Earth
Stretching along South Africa’s rugged coastline lies one of the planet’s most extraordinary yet little-known ecosystems: the Great African Sea Forest
It's now raining 'Forever Chemicals' – and it might never stop...
Chemicals used to heal the ozone layer may be fuelling a sharp rise in trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a persistent “forever chemical” whose global levels have more than tripled in just 20 years.
This Turkish mountain has been ablaze with flames for thousands of years. Scientists think they know why
The burning flames of Mount Chimaera is a natural geological phenomenon that has occurred for thousands of years.
A remote tropical paradise is home to the world's most dangerous reptile that's armed with iron-tipped, razor-sharp teeth and a deadly venomous bite
Situated off the coast of Indonesia's Lesser Sunda Islands lies Komodo National Park, one of the planet's most extraordinary wildlife sanctuaries.
Did sex stop Earth from being boring? Probably, say scientists
Earth’s earliest animals may have spent millions of years without evolving because they reproduced without sex, according to new research.
Africa is tearing itself in two faster than previously thought say experts - leading to a totally new ocean forming
One of Africa’s most important fossil regions is breaking apart faster than previously thought, scientists have discovered.
The strange, very peculiar lake that forms a mythical dragon's giant eye every spring
A seasonal natural phenomenon known as the 'Dragon Eye' transformers a crater lake near the summit of Mount Hachimantai in northern Japan into a giant eye.
"It's a sulfurous, eye-watering stench that causes temporary blindness in predators." Rancid eggs, putrid breath – meet world's 9 smelliest animals
Animals aren't bothered by smelling bad as a foul odour can be a useful tool – helping to deter predators and keep curious humans at a distance. Here's some of the most foul-smelling animals to avoid!
15 brutal, savage wildlife photos showcasing wild animals at their most ferocious and powerful
Brutal animals are those defined by their power, aggression, or deadly impact – whether through sheer strength, sharp weapons, or silent disease.
10 incredibly rare albino animals spotted in the wild –Including a snow-white hedgehog and a ghostly rattlesnake
Albino animals are a rare and striking sight in the wild. In this gallery browse fascinating images of albino animals.
Supersized animal homes: From ant megacities and termite towers to giant bird nests we take a tour of nature’s mega mansions
From towering termite mounds to colossal bald eagle nests, the natural world is full of astonishing constructions.
Lions vs hippo: Watch tense, heart-stopping footage of a hippo running for its life from a pack of hungry lions – will it escape?
Incredible footage captures the moment three fearless juvenile lions launch an attack on a lumbering hippo.
What is the Earthshot Prize 2025 and why does it matter? All you need to know about Prince William's global mission to save the planet
It’s ambitious, transformative, and dedicated to finding solutions for our planet’s future – we take a look at the Earthshot Prize 2025.
9 terrifying real life animals straight from your nightmares: Bloodsuckers, predators and nature’s most horrifying beasts that strike fear and revulsion
The natural world is full of weird and wonderful creatures, but some animals are the stuff of nightmares...
This bizarre animal creates its own sunscreen by secreting a waxy substance 40 times more powerful than morphine
It produces a natural sun cream to protect itself from the elements, and also walks rather than hops and has opposable thumbs
