Freya Parr
Deputy Editor of the National Trust Magazine and freelance journalist
Freya Parr is the Deputy Editor of the National Trust Magazine and a freelance journalist working across multiple titles including BBC Countryfile and BBC Wildlife. She is the former Digital Editor & Staff Writer at BBC Music Magazine, where she has stayed on as a regular critic. She is a keen trail runner, surfer and outdoor swimmer, enjoying scrambling up mountains and reviewing kit for titles such as Trail Magazine.
Recent articles by Freya Parr
Watch this adorable baby owl make a dramatic leap for survival
When it’s time to leave the nest, these baby owls take their first steps with sweet – if not wholly successful – results
Cheeky macaques vs Japanese farm dogs – watch this Shiba Inu showdown
One of the world’s oldest dog breeds has been trained to protect fruit from thieving monkeys in Japanese farms
What’s the point of a tail? Turns out, it’s not just for wagging
From balance and communication to self-defence and swimming, animal tails are surprisingly versatile tools. Here’s why evolution hasn’t cut them off – and why most species wouldn’t be the same without them
Regrowing bodies, sperm clouds and stomach ejections – this is one freaky animal
Fascinating, alien-like and often misunderstood, starfish are full of surprises. Here are some weird and wonderful facts about these extraordinary sea creatures
Lethal lizards that can kill: Meet the world’s deadliest lizards
Lizards are armed with venom, muscle and a deadly bite. Meet some of the world’s most dangerous reptilian predators
The world’s 25 most endangered primates
A new report reveals the primate species that are in urgent need of help, facing threat of extinction from habitat loss, hunting, climate change and the illegal wildlife trade
From rats nearly 1 metre long to ones poisonous enough to kill an elephant, here are the 6 weirdest rats in the world
We see rats in city and country – but elsewhere in the world the rats defy all expectations. Here are some of the biggest, most poisonous, and most surprising species!
Enormous drones sent on mission over English moors – they could help save one of Earth's most threatened ecosystems
75,000 native tree seeds have been dropped by drones in Bodmin in an initiative that may prove to be vital in protecting temperate rainforests.
Tiny killers, expert swimmers and the grumpiest cats: These are the weirdest wild cats in the world
From tiny but deadly hunters to grumpy-looking felines, the world is home to some truly bizarre wild cats
Unusual animal mating rituals: These courtship dances aren't what you'd expect
Courtship in the animal kingdom takes all forms. Here are some of the more unusual mating rituals, from birds and snakes to slugs and insects.
Mystery donor’s £17.5m gift will create rewilding showcase in the Highlands, expanding wildlife habitats for plants and animals
The largest donation in the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s history has enabled the purchase of a site bigger than the city of Dundee.
Stunning image of polar bear snoozing among flowers wins big at Nature Photography Contest
Other winners from this year's Nature Photography Contest include a penguin photographer, a diver with a whale, and an entrapped grizzly bear.
World's biggest iceberg on collision course with South Georgia – here's what might happen next
A mega-iceberg from Antarctica is heading for the remote South Atlantic Ocean island – an important breeding ground for colonies of penguins, seals and albatrosses.
The world's most romantic animals: These devoted species are the ultimate Valentine's Day soulmates
Whether they're offering gifts, courting for weeks or dying during sex, these are the romantic animal species doing courtship right
This new species has been named after a character from Studio Ghibli – here's why
Chinese researchers have discovered a new fish species, naming it after a Studio Ghibli character because of its face paint-style markings
Do pelicans actually push their spiral cords out of their mouths to cool down?
There's been a lot of chatter about pelicans and their spinal cords online – and even though it's not the case, the truth is just as fascinating
New tests on rare skull from the world’s first ever bird finally settles debate on avian evolution
‘Few birds are as likely to start as many arguments among palaeontologists as Vegavis,’ says lead scientist
66 million-year-old fossilised animal vomit discovered
A local Danish fossil hunter has made an unexpected discovery that has given fascinating new insights into how prehistoric animals ate – and puked
Are sharks being killed by their own brains? Scientists left baffled by spike in deaths
Scientists are left baffled by the spike in deaths of great whites found washed up on beaches in North America
10 amazing snake facts you (probably) won't have heard before
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with our fascinating snake fact file, made up of the weirdest and most surprising things you may not know about snakes
Why don't humans have tails?
Most vertebrates have tails, so why don't we? Here's everything you need to know about why humans have evolved to be tail-free
Who is Simon King?
We introduce you to the naturalist, BAFTA-winning cameraman and presenter of Big Cat Diary, who has helped raise awareness of the natural world and the wildlife that populates it
The best animal and plant tote bags
Eschew plastic and indulge in a more eco-friendly tote bag. Here, we pick some of the best wildlife-inspired cotton tote bags on the market today.
Great Stag Hunt: how to take part in the national stag beetle survey
Anyone who spots a stag beetle (or its larvae) is asked to record their sightings online.
