Dr Amy-Jane Beer
Biologist, writer and conservationist
Dr Amy-Jane Beer is a biologist, writer and conservationist.
Recent articles by Dr Amy-Jane Beer
Why did dinosaurs have horns and spikes?
Why did dinosaurs have horns and spikes for fighting, or just for show?
How can you spot an ancient woodland?
Naturalist and author Amy-Jane Beer answers your wild question.
Do fish pee?
how do fish get rid of waste products? Do fish pee? We take a look at a fish's urinary system
Sown vs native road verges: which is best?
Local councils and institutions are transforming road verges into rivers of flowers – and saving money while they do it. But are these sown ‘meadows’ any good for pollinators and other wildlife?
What are sea urchins? A guide to the fascinating and strange creature that inhabits the sea bed
We take a look at the fascinating sea urchin
Wasp nests: how they make them and how to identify different species' nests
Find out how wasps make their nests and use our illustrated guide to identify different wasp and hornet nests.
What’s the difference between wild and cultivated daffodils?
Amy-Jane Beer takes a look at how cultivated daffodils differ to their wild cousins
What is eDNA
Amy-Jane Beer explains what eDNA is and how it helps determine evidence of different organisms
How to get into birdwatching: 7 top tips
Birding is a great way to see wildlife, but how do you get started? Amy-Jane Beer shares her advice for becoming a birdwatching pro...
Helping puffins on Scottish islands
BBC Wildlife meets John Hunt - a man who is helping the puffin population on a small group of Scottish islands.
What is snail slime?
Naturalist and author Amy-Jane Beer discusses the science behind snail slime.
What can tree rings tell us, apart from age?
Naturalist and author Amy-Jane Beer sheds light on what tree rings can tell us.
Are rats emotional as well as clever?
BBC Wildlife contributor Amy-Jane Beer answers your wild question.
Farming hits rare species
From African penguins to jaguars, wildlife is under pressure from intensive farming reports Amy-Jane Beer.
Humpback in Scotland last seen in the Caribbean
Two Shetland naturalists never expected this extraordinary discovery in November 2016.
Grey seal rescue in the UK
BBC Wildlife contributor Amy-Jane Beers finds out how grey seals are rescued and rehabilitated in the UK.
How and where to see red squirrels
Autumn is a great time of year to watch red squirrels. Follow our top tips for an encounter to remember.