Leoma Williams

Science writer

Leoma Williams is a PhD student at the University of Manchester, studying the evolution of sociality in primates, with a focus on cooperation in chimpanzees. In autumn 2019, she was an editorial intern at BBC Wildlife Magazine, writing news articles, fact-files, and quizzes for the website, as well as news articles for the magazine.

Recent articles by Leoma Williams

Scientists believe humpbacks breach to communicate to other whales - although it also looks like fun. © National Geographic for Disney+/Hayes Baxley

When is Secrets of the Whales on TV?

A female house sparrow perched on a wire fence. © Gary Chalker/Getty

Majority of garden bird species recorded in the Big Garden Birdwatch 2021 suffer decline

A red squirrel on Anglesy. © Andrew Aitchison/In pictures/Getty

When is Land of the Wild: Secrets on TV?

A group of king penguins. Mint Images - David Schultz/Getty

King penguin guide: species facts and where they live

Dorit Bar-Zakay

How many British insects can you identify?

Kenyan environmental and political activist Wangari Maathai was the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace. In the 1970s, Maathai founded the Green Belt Movement, an environmental non-governmental organization focused on the planting of trees, environmental conservation, and women's rights. Maathai was an elected member of Parliament and served as assistant minister for Environment and Natural Resources in the government of President Mwai Kibaki between January 2003 and November 2005. (Photo by Wendy Stone/Corbis via Getty Images)

People & Wildlife

Inspiring female naturalists and environmentalists through history

Leaves of Elm (Ulmus Minor) with Dutch elm disease, one of the most serious tree diseases in the world.

Everything you need to know about Dutch elm disease

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Runner stops invasive plant in its tracks

Harbour porpoise ready for postmortem at ZSL (c) CSIP-ZSL

Young porpoises in the UK are ingesting toxic milk

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11 tonnes of litter removed from British beaches

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Solenodon genome reveals mammal venom evolution

UK shoppers buy a whopping 54 of these 'bags for life' a year on average. © Martin Poole/Getty

‘Bags for life’ exacerbating the plastic problem

European Eel, Anguilla Anguilla, single head shot of fish in reeds. Warwickshire, August 2014

Eel recorded embarking on its epic migratory voyage

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Jaguars under threat from palm oil expansion

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Ancient proteins uncover secrets of the largest ever ape