Sam Stocks
Recent articles by Sam Stocks
It's 7 metres long, can weigh almost a tonne and can live for 400 years or more – meaning some around today were born in 1625...
The mystery of the lifespan of Greenland sharks has finally been unveiled thanks to new research.
Best five bird feeds for garden birds
Many of us enjoy feeding our garden birds — but which bird feed is best to use, particularly in winter when many birds heavily rely on the food placed in your bird feeder? Here are five of our top expert choices to help you decide.
Best art print gifts for wildlife lovers
Art can be a great way to remind ourselves of the wonders of the natural world even when indoors. With so much choice out there, it can be overwhelming to find the right style. Start your search here with our guide to the best art prints for wildlife lovers.
Benefits from daily connection to nature are lasting, finds study
A review from The Wildlife Trusts and University of Derby suggests that people continue to feel the positive effects from making a daily connection to nature for at least two months afterwards.
Pine martens help to restore red squirrel population in UK and Ireland, finds research
A new study analysing the relationship between pine martens and squirrels highlights the important role native predators play.
Puffins show resilience to extreme weather on the Farne Islands
The puffin population of the Farne Islands remains stable despite the severe downpours of summer 2019, and the resulting loss of many young pufflings.
Wildlife first for wild whale shark ultrasounds
In a groundbreaking conservation project, the first ever ultrasounds on wild whale sharks have taken place in the Galápagos Islands.
Number of plastic bags on UK beaches nearly halved
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has reported the lowest number of plastic bags found on British beaches in 10 years.
Britain’s cirl buntings are back from the brink
Once on the brink of extinction, this small farmland bird is on the rise in Britain.
BBC natural history filmmaker selected as BAFTA Breakthrough Brit
Ellen Husain is the first natural history filmmaker to be awarded the title of BAFTA Breakthrough Brit.
New study claims that the IUCN Red List is inaccurate
A controversial new paper calls the IUCN Red List into question.
Prince Harry helps to relocate 500 elephants
Working with African Parks in Malawi, Prince Harry has been assisting in one of conservation's most ambitious translocations.
Isolation threatens jaguar population
The largest survey of jaguars in Central America has revealed a worrying lack of genetic variation in the cats.
Wildlife populations are set to decline by 67 per cent by 2020
New data released today indicates a devastating trend of the world's biodiversity.
Amazonian frog produces its own ant repellent
Scientists reveal how a particular species of Amazonian frog is able to hide in plain sight through a very unusual form of camouflage.
Bittern baby boom
Once extinct in the UK, the bittern is experiencing a comeback.
RSPB calls for seabirds to be protected at Marine Conservation Zones
The bird conservation charity argues that wildlife should be protected above the waves as well as below them.
Black dormouse is UK wildlife first in Devon's Blackdown Hills
Britain's first ever black dormouse has been discovered in Devon's Blackdown Hills.
UK butterflies experience a decline in spite of a favourable summer
Results from the UK citizen science study, Big Butterfly Count 2017, have painted a concerning and somewhat puzzling picture of the state of Britain's butterflies.
Rare damselfly is increasing its range across England
The rare willow emerald damselfly has been seen for the first time as far west as Buckinghamshire in the UK.
Water temperature affects how long crocodiles can hold their breath
One of the world's leading crocodile researchers has uncovered surprising facts about these reptiles.
Toads are declining at an alarming rate in the UK
A citizen-science study has found that one of Britain’s best-loved amphibians may soon be a rare sight.
RSB chooses Young Photographer of the Year winner
The Royal Society of Biology announces its young photographer winner and releases a shortlist of images for its Photographer of the Year competition.
Exciting expedition aims to find out why Bewick’s swans are declining
Conservationist Sacha Dench has taken to the skies to follow the 7242km migration route of Bewick’s swans.