Louisa Streeting
Freelance writer
Louisa is a freelance writer based in Bristol. She has reported for a number of titles including Bristol Post, Mirror Online and The Guardian as well as writing for WWF, Asda and Cineworld. She is also a keen swimmer and climber.
Recent articles by Louisa Streeting
Why the RAF parachuted cats into Borneo’s mountains – the bizarre true story
Operation Cat Drop is the cautionary tale of when domestic felines were parachuted into villages to
control a growing pest problem in Borneo
It's home to 900 fish species and one of the rarest animals on Earth – and was dubbed the 'aquarium of the world' by Jacques Cousteau
The Sea of Cortez in the Pacific Ocean is thought to be one of the most ecologically diverse seas
on the planet
Scientists spent 22,000 hours watching black bears hibernating in Virginia. Here's what they learnt
As temperatures rise due to climate change, bears may be more active during times where they were traditionally hibernating – and this change in behaviour could drive bears to seek out food in human-inhabited areas, according to a new study.
This deadly creature nicknamed the ‘Death Star’ grows up to 50 ‘bear trap’ arms to snare its prey
The multi-armed Antarctic sun starfish is an opportunistic predator that dominates one of the harshest climates on the planet.
This mammal breaks one of nature's biggest rules – and scientists have finally worked out why…
Humans aren’t the only ones who benefit from nepotism – female hyenas pass down their privilege to their children, whereas males do not
