Paul McGuinness
Editor of BBC Wildlife and discoverwildlife.com
Paul is the editor of BBC Wildlife and discoverwildlife.com. A highly experienced magazine journalist with over 25 years in publishing, Paul has also been editor at BBC History Revealed and BBC Knowledge. He has worked across many other BBC magazine brands, such as Countryfile, Sky At Night, BBC Music and BBC Science Focus, and written for a wide variety of other publications. His passion for wildlife has taken him from the Arctic to the Amazon, but he is most at home exploring Britain's beaches with his family, gazing into rock pools with the same hopeful excitement as when he was still a boy himself.
Recent articles by Paul McGuinness
“A baby sloth reached out a claw and I was hooked.” My week in the remote Amazon jungle
Going deep into the Amazon on a river cruise offers a different way of experiencing this extraordinary place
How do frogs breathe – and survive under the ice of frozen ponds?
How do frogs breathe underwater and on land?
“I spent a week in the Great Bear Rainforest with First Nations and it transformed my view of nature”
Indigenous tourism in British Columbia is restoring balance to some of the most spectacular nature on Earth
“We have an inherent fascination for apex predators”: Steve Backshall on why we need to rethink sharks – and how social media could help save them
Steve Backshall on why we need to stop thinking of sharks as creatures to fear, and why Steven Spielberg's Jaws has got a lot to answer for
17 best David Attenborough documentaries to watch and stream: Unmissable wildlife television at your fingertips
Sir David Attenborough has had a career so prolific, presenting and narrating BBC natural history documentaries across decades, that he has undoubtedly reached legendary status. Here we take a look at some of David Attenborough's best documentaries to watch
26 best animal jokes ever!
If you're looking for a good laugh, this selection of our favourite animal jokes will have you roaring with laughter! Why do giraffes have long necks? What do you call a camel with three humps? Find out here...
'Turtles are the canary in the coalmine for our marine ecosystems' – how ecotourism is protecting wildlife in Florida Keys
Change is afoot in Florida, as ecotourism is being made a priority, says Paul McGuinness
5 venomous mammals, including some cuties whose innocent looks hide their deadly streak
Did you know there are some venomous mammals? Here are 5
Which animal has the most sex?
There are several contenders for the animals that have the most sex, says Sanjida O’Connell, from rodents to lions.
Do fish have tongues?
Do fish have tongues? The answer is sort of... We explain
Scientists are a step closer to bringing the dodo back from extinction. And it may save existing wildlife on Mauritius
Back in 2022, the dodo's genome was sequenced from a DNA sample. Now the company trying to resurrect the long-extinct flightless bird is working with Mauritian conservationists to restore habitat ready for eventual re-wilding.
Could the dodo come back from extinction?
Back in 2022, the dodo's genome was sequenced from a DNA sample. Now the company trying to resurrect the long-extinct flightless bird is working with Mauritian conservationists to restore habitat ready for eventual re-wilding.
How to avoid a shark attack
Shark attacks on humans are extremely rare, but should it ever happen, here's our expert guide on what to do.
England's Lionesses aren't the only football team named after an animal
The Lionesses are the pride of England, but many other women's international football teams are also named after animals...
There's a suspected lioness on the loose in Berlin
Residents in the south-western outskirts are told to stay indoors after reports of a roaming wild animal
Mauritius: the tropical island paradise where sustainable 5* tourism is saving wildlife
An island in the Indian Ocean is looking to the luxury tourist industry to help turn back the clock on its devastated biodiversity, through sustainable tourism that supports the rewilding of the island
Best Father's Day gifts for wildlife lovers
Here's our selection of wildlife-themed gifts to please the father figure in your life.
How do spiders make silk?
We take a look at just how spiders make their silk. Did you know they can make different fibre strengths for different tasks?
GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2023 – see the winning pictures
The GDT Nature Photographer of the Year is perhaps Europe's most prestigious wildlife photography competition – here's our selection of the best of the winners and runners-up
Scientists discover monkeys have started to type Shakespeare
Researchers found capuchins had written elements from Hamlet, suggesting Borel’s Infinite Monkey Theorum may be correct
Best dinosaur gifts for adults and people of all ages
It's not just children that love dinosaurs, so why not treat the grown-up dino-fan in your life to one of these wonderful gifts? Enjoy great gift ideas from the team at BBC Wildlife magazine
Best dinosaur advent calendars
If you have a budding palaeontologist in your house, these dinosaur advent calendars will feed their imagination throughout the festive season and beyond
Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2022 - finalists
Here are the finalists of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2022, which have just been announced. The winners will be announced in December
Claim your FREE National Trust family tickets this autumn
With its fantastic free tickets giveaway, the National Trust is inviting families to get out and enjoy nature this autumn