Ella Davies
Nature writer
Ella Davies is a writer, specialising in natural history. She is a country diarist for The Guardian and contributor to the BBC Earth and the Natural History Museum websites.
Recent articles by Ella Davies
Scientists found that this tiny mammal ‘regrows’ its brain in winter. And it could help cure Alzheimer’s
Researchers discovered that the common shrew can shrink itself during the winter
It can run faster than some passenger trains and migrates 1,200km a year – meet the real-life sleigh pullers
These creatures can clock up speeds of almost 50mph – faster than the London Underground network
Why are tropical wild animals so colourful and diverse?
Scientists can’t agree on why the tropics are so diverse – but a flooded forest in Brazil (and some piranhas) may solve the mystery
As you move towards the equator, ecosystems become more diverse – but why? Scientists from the University of St Andrews may have found the answer
260 hours staring at giant anteaters in Brazil's savanna - here's what researchers discovered
The scientists were particularly interested in the mammals' remarkable tails.
How to watch Attenborough's Life in Colour
In this two-part series on BBC One, Sir David Attenborough reveals the wonders of colour in the animal kingdom.
Supporting communities to fight for environmental justice, Indigenous rights, and peace
Paul Sein Twa is a grassroots activist who led his community to establish Myanmar’s Salween Peace Park, a 5,485km² conservation zone that’s protecting land and life, including tigers, leopards and pangolins.
How to watch Penguins: Meet The Family
Liz Bonnin narrates this BBC One programme exploring the 18 species of the penguin family.
Monitoring polar bear dens in the Arctic
On a mission to reduce human-wildlife conflict, one bear biologist has embraced social media to improve the visibility of his study animals.