Sarah McPherson
Managing editor, BBC Wildlife Magazine
Sarah is managing editor for BBC Wildlife Magazine. She has been on the title for more than a decade, and in previous lives has also been the magazine’s production editor, features editor and acting deputy editor. Sarah commissions scientists, writers and photographers from across the globe, and has worked with some of the world’s most renowned wildlife experts. She also regularly writes features - on topics ranging from birding in Colombia to the plight of wildlife rangers - and other content for both the magazine and the website.
Recent articles by Sarah McPherson
It was as heavy as 10 elephants, as long as a jumbo jet – and even T. rex wouldn't have dared attack it… This is the biggest land animal ever discovered
Patagotitan is likely the biggest dinosaur to have ever lived. Here’s how it lived its supersized life.
It's built for pure acceleration and speed – able to reach an amazing 75mph…
Our expert guide to cheetahs, including how fast they can run, what they eat and where they live.
"The thought of them lurking under the water is enough to give you the shivers – After drowning its victim it rapidly rolls it to remove its limbs…
A deadly predator, learn about saltwater crocodiles in our expert guide, including where they live in the wild, diet and whether crocodiles really sleep with one eye open.
Which big cat has the strongest bite AND just how deadly is that bite for humans?
BBC Wildlife section editor Sarah McPherson answers your wild question.
Fierce, majestic – and built to kill – The world's biggest and mightiest birds of prey
All you need to know about the magnificent birds of prey, including the biggest in the world
Know your Zygomorphic & Bioacoustics from your Anthropocene & Neotony? 81 strange, bizarre scientific & biological terms you probably don't know...
Have you ever puzzled over the meaning of a particular wildlife word or phrase? Then puzzle no more! From the 'Fraser Darling effect' to the 'K-T Boundary', our glossary provides the explanation – in plain, simple English.
Do birds pee as well as poo?
When it comes to excretions, birds do a two-for-one deal
Larger and considerably more powerful than humans, they can run at an impressive 50KPH as well as swim & climb trees – so you don't want to mess with them...
Find out all the black bear facts you've always wanted to know, as well as the best places to see black bears in the wild.
A gobsmacking 106 metre square spider's web, a bee bigger than your thumb, a speedy shark that can swim at 70km/h – meet 20 amazing animal record breakers
We all love a fantastic record breaker – whether it’s the fastest shark, the hairiest mammal or the loudest animal. Meet the impressive record-breaking members of the animal kingdom.
It weighs up to a whopping 30kg, has a diameter of 50cm and is the biggest seed on the planet
BBC Wildlife section editor Sarah McPherson answers your wild question.
What's the world's fastest snake? At a speedy 15km/h it could move quicker than you
BBC Wildlife section editor Sarah McPherson answers your wild question.
What is a Portuguese man of war? This is why they aren't jellyfish...
Well, it's not a jellyfish, for starters ...
Watch incredible BBC footage of how tiny birds build spectacular domes – hanging fortresses that are an epic feat of engineering
Just how do southern masked weavers build their incredible nests?
Top 10 wildest and most extreme places to see wildlife in the British Isles
Feeling brave? Hate crowds? Here are 10 places that offer a really wild day out.
It’s the largest cat in the Americas and is one of the world's most powerful predators, able to bite straight through the skull of its prey
Our guide to the largest cat in the Americas – the jaguar, including how to identify, their diet and best places to see them in the wild.
It may look adorable – with its fluffy coat, tail and feet – but don't be fooled as this ferocious predator can leap 15 meters and take down prey 3 times its size
Learn about one of the world's most elusive cats in our guide to the snow leopard, including where they live, diet and conservation.
What's the world's most poisonous tree?
The world's most poisonous tree must rely on tides and currents to disperse its fruits.
What are Judas animals?
We take a look at how Judas animals are used to help safeguard native biodiversity
See inside David Attenborough’s EPIC 360° wildlife experience in London’s Natural History Museum
A new immersive experience at the Natural History Museum, narrated by David Attenborough, opens this week
Watch amazing footage of dolphins performing spectacular 3 metre-high aerial corkscrews – and learn how and why they do it
Spinner dolphins are famed for the acrobatic spins, but just why and how do they perform these gymnastic moves?
This cute, furry jungle thief – with a long bushy tail – has an amazingly flexible nose and incredibly supple, double-jointed ankles
Learn all about the coati, a relative of the racoon that lives in the Americas and builds nests in trees.
How many legs does a kangaroo have?
Scientists say kangaroos have a third leg masquerading as a tail.
Spinning around: This is probably the most joyful, adorable video you'll see all day...
Spinning apes give clues on why humans seek out mind-altering experiences, according to new research
Can animals be conscientious?
Can other animals can be conscientious?
