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.

15 brutal wildlife photos showing 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.

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

Nail-biting footage from a hiker captures his close encounter with a powerful grizzly mama bear as it stalks him to protect her cubs

Incredible footage captures the moment a massive mama grizzly bear and her cubs approaches a hiker in Alaska.

What has Prince William done for wildlife and conservation? All you need to know about his projects – and being inspired by Attenborough

Is Prince William following in King Charles III's footsteps to advocate for wildlife conservation and the environment? Or is he forging his own path...

It may look cute but don't be fooled as this pretty little rodent harbours a deadly disease that's lethal to humans

Found in North America, what is the deer mouse and why is it so deadly? We explain more in our species guide.

Adorable and heartwarming: 15 animal mother-and-baby photos that could be any parent with their child

An enduring and intimate glimpse into the bond between parents and babies in the animal kingdom.

Meet the world's deadliest mouse that can take on highly venomous scorpions - and have them for dinner

Meet the tiny predator that howls at the moon before striking a deadly attack – discover the deadliest mouse in the world.

15 brutal snake photos showing just how lethal and deadly their killing methods can be when they strike

Striking images show snakes in a new light, capturing their sleek, sinuous form and predatory nature.

Watch amazing, jaw dropping footage of fearless elk chasing grey wolf in Yellowstone National Park

A powerful elk stag (Cervus canadensis) charges a grey wolf (Canis lupus) in Yellowstone National Park, USA, showcasing the raw intensity of predator-prey interactions in the wild.

It weighed more than 2 tonnes and holds the record for the largest bird nest in the world

This bird of prey is a master builder, crafting massive stick nests, called aeries, that they return to and expand year after year.

Watch terrifying, close up footage of a great white shark stalking a lone, vulnerable spear fisherman deep in the ocean

Incredible footage shows the moment a lone spearfisher encounters a great white off Sydney, Australia.

What’s the deadliest snake in USA?

The USA is home to around 250 different of snake – but which is the deadliest? The answer lies in the potency of its venom.

Watch amazing close up footage of a lioness chancing her luck with wild elephants – who aren't impressed – ending in a hostile confrontation in African savannah

Incredible footage shows the moment aggressive wild elephants stand up to a lioness in African savannah grassland.

7 'lost' animals making a comeback in Britain. Could lynx and wolves join them?

Thanks to conservation and rewilding efforts, several species that once vanished from Britain are now making a remarkable comeback. Discover the animals that have returned to reclaim their place in the UK’s wild landscapes.

Rancid eggs, putrid breath and the smell of decay – cover your nose and meet the most foul-smelling animals in the world

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!

From a cute hedgehog to a fearsome rattlesnake – meet 10 incredibly rare albino animals spotted in the wild

Albino animals are a rare and striking sight in the wild. In this gallery browse fascinating images of albino animals.

Beach goers at risk of £1,000 fine for collecting shells

Ecology experts are urging beachgoers to leave natural souvenirs where they found them this summer – or risk facing fines of up to £1,000.

Why the world's biggest land baby stumbles before they can stomp. Watch adorable BBC footage of clumsy baby elephants taking their first steps

Watch this adorable BBC Earth footage of an elephant calf mastering its first steps and bonding with the herd.

Jaw-dropping footage shows miraculous 'Jesus Christ lizard' avoiding becoming lunch by sprinting on water

By running at great speeds across water, the basilisk lizard avoids becoming prey – this BBC footage shows exactly how it does it.