Leonie Helm
Recent articles by Leonie Helm
It can weigh a whopping 800kg and move at a rapid 40kph, but it's not the only giant out there... 7 biggest bears on the planet
The largest members of the bear family are fascinating for far more than just the size of their paws or the strength of their bite.
Winterwatch 2026: All you need to know about the brand new filming location for the BBC wildlife series
Winterwatch is expected to return in 2026, showing off the most amazing nature and wildlife the UK has to offer – and with a new filming location
These are the world’s smallest (and adorable) bear species – and no, you still can’t cuddle them
Small in size, big in bite. From unusual eating habits to strange behaviours, we explore what makes the world’s smallest bears unique.
Watch brutal BBC footage of honeybees killing a humongous Japanese giant hornet in the most horrifying way
These vulnerable bees have been living alongside this seemingly unbeatable prey for millions of years. But they've got a secret weapon.
A zombie spider-killing fungus and a bloodstained orchid: Kew Gardens reveals the strangest plants new to science in 2025
Kew Gardens has revealed the most bizarre plant and fungi discoveries new to science in 2025 – but some are already nearly extinct.
