Samantha Stocks

Sam is a freelance writer and editor with a passion for wildlife and the outdoors. She previously co-founded and edited the independent lifestyle magazine Lagom. When not working she can often be found walking Somerset’s varied landscapes, and improving her garden for wildlife.

Recent articles by Samantha Stocks

Clifden nonpareil - a rare underwing moth. Credit Alex Raeder & National Trust

Unpredictable weather sees mixed fortunes for UK wildlife in 2020

Face masks are increasingly being washed up on British beaches.

PPE litter washing up on British beaches due to coronavirus pandemic

Great fox-spider. © Mike Waite for Surrey Wildlife Trust

Extremely rare great fox-spiders rediscovered in Britain

A vampire bat baring its fangs.

Vampire bats socially distance while sick, shows study

Loa water frog

Critically endangered Loa water frogs given a lifeline in Chile

Looking down onto autumnal forest, Getty Images

The Woodland Trust pledges to plant 50 million trees by 2025

Bojer's skink is endemic to Mauritius, but while it was once widespread across the islands, it is now critically endangered. © Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust

Threatened Mauritian reptiles rescued from disastrous oil spill

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Endangered African grey parrots rescued from wildlife traffickers

Only a few of the ostracods in the amber piece could be studied using light microscopy, like this individual of the new species Myanmarcypris hui. Its antennae extend from the bivalved shell. Most other specimens lie too deep in the amber or the view is obstructed by debris particles. © He Wang and Xiangdong Zhao

100 million year old giant sperm is world’s oldest

Female large blue on Rodborough Common in Gloucestershire. Credit Sarah Meredith

Large blue butterfly returns to Gloucestershire site after 150 years

Beaver female with kits/ Credit: Mike Symes Devon Wildlife Trust

Landmark decision gives wild beavers permanent right to remain in England

New Forest in Hampshire. © Kelvin Murray/Getty

Help to create the first ever forest soundmap of the world

An adder on burnt heathland Elstead Common. © Surrey Wildlife Trust

The Wildlife Trusts report devastation as visitors flock to reserves

Wild bumblebee on heather (Calluna vulgaris)

Saving heather could help wild bees

A male common blue butterfly by Bob Eade, Butterfly Conservation

Common blue butterfly numbers soar in heatwaves