Laurie Jackson
Ecologist and writer
Laurie is an ecologist and writer, and has been contributing to BBC Wildlife since 2018. As a child, her love of nature quickly spilled out of the garden and into the meadows and mudflats of her Hampshire stomping ground. Laurie's career in nature conservation has included work on wild pollinators, woodlands and dormice, along with research stints on butterflies in Transylvania, and birds in South Africa. She also works as a wildlife guide, both in Britain and further afield. Laurie has a particular fascination with animal behaviour and tropical ecology: she left her heart in the Amazon, and is hoping to return for it before too long.
Recent articles by Laurie Jackson
Can spiders fish?
Did you know spiders have fishing among their many talents? Laurie Jackson explains
Camouflage in animals: how and why animals change colour
Many animals use colour change and camouflage (known as cryptic coloration) to blend into the background -but how exactly do they do it? Laurie Jackson explains
What is superfetation?
Laurie Jackson explains how superfetation works
Do insects show signs of ageing?
Laurie Jackson takes a look at how insects show signs of old age
Can reptiles breathe underwater?
Although reptile don't breathe underwater some have developed adaptations to help them cope when submerged
Can butterflies hiss?
Did you know peacock butterfly can ward off attackers by 'hissing'?
What is nectar robbing?
We take a look at how short-tongued bees have turned to 'nectar robbing' to get hard-to-reach nectar
Venomous vs poisonous: what's the difference?
We explore the differences between venomous and poisonous
Can fish walk?
Some fish can 'walk' across the seabed says Laurie Jackson. Here's some of them...
Pseudoscorpions: what they are and what they eat
Laurie Jackson explains all you need to know about pseudoscorpions, tiny arachnids which are also known as false scorpions