James Fair

James Fair is a wildlife journalist, having formerly worked as the environment editor of BBC Wildlife Magazine. He is the editor of the People's Trust for Endangered Species magazine, contributor to BBC Wildlife, BBC Countryfile, and Mongabay, and is the author of 100 Great Wildlife Experiences.

Recent articles by James Fair

A young pangolin is held by a carer.

Pangolins under pressure: why these unique mammals are threatened with extinction

Lioness snarling in the rain

Apex predators in the wild: which mammals are the most dangerous?

American mink. © Roland Hemmi/Getty

Conservationists plan complete eradication of mink from East Anglia

Gardens can create ideal habitats for wildlife in rural and urban areas. © Barry Herman/Getty

Wildlife Garden

Truth or fiction: gardens can save our wildlife

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Meet The Scientist

Saving threatened species from extinction

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Meet The Scientist

Studying climate change in Lake Windermere

Can a warning system reduced Tasmanian devil roadkill? © Heath Holden/Getty

Virtual fencing is being used to reduce Tasmanian devil roadkill. Could it work in the UK?

Eurasian lynx (in mainland Europe) during autumn. © Arterra/UIG/Getty

The case for the missing lynx?

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People & Wildlife

Why are there so few female wildlife photographers?

James Fair will be following spring © Tom Gilks / BBC Wildlife

Cycling spring: Following the season north on a bicycle

There are more than 500 pairs of golden eagles in Scotland today. © Pete Cairns/RSPB Images

Scotland’s golden eagles soar to new heights

Of the world's big cats, only tigers are more threatened than snow leopards. @ Snow Leopard Foundation

Rare snow leopard caught on camera in Kyrgyzstan

There are an estimated 25 hedgehogs left in Central London – and now they're under threat. © Tony Walls

HS2 threat to London’s last hedgehogs

Iolo Williams:

Time to act to save Britain’s wildlife

Without warning, and from 150 metres away, the elephant charged. © Ian Redmond

Elephant ordeal for famous UK conservationist