Sophie Ellis
Recent articles by Sophie Ellis
Who is Ocean Ramsey? Meet the freediver who swims with one of nature's deadliest apex predators
A Netflix documentary, Shark Whisperer, has been made about her – but who is Ocean Ramsey?
“One of the most dangerous jobs on the planet”: Prince William’s new BBC series shines a light on wildlife rangers
Guardians, which is presented by Prince William, will be streamed on the BBC Earth YouTube channel and highlights the work of wildlife rangers
“It looked so wrong”: Researchers find never-seen-before footage of capuchins engaging in unprecedented behavior
The astonishing footage was caught as part of another study on tool use – and it's left researchers puzzled.
Landmark BBC dinosaur series confirms return date: Don't miss Walking With Dinosaurs
The iconic natural history programme Walking With Dinosaurs returns for a second series in 2025
“It’s hard to imagine a more wasteful way to catch fish” David Attenborough narrates never-before-seen footage of destructive bottom trawlers
The widespread fishing practise has been filmed for the first time in such detail as part of a new Attenborough-narrated documentary.
“After living almost 100 years on this planet, I now understand the most important place on Earth”: David Attenborough on his new film
An ambitious new film, Oceans with David Attenborough, is being released to celebrate the legendary broadcaster's 99th birthday on Thursday 8 May.
It's based on real killer shark attacks and was filmed in a backyard swimming pool: 13 facts you didn't know about Jaws
As Jaws celebrates its 50th anniversary, we take a look at behind-the-scenes facts of the blockbuster.
Who is Bertie Gregory? Everything you need to know about the wildlife filmmaker and Attenborough alumni
All you need to know about the wildlife filmmaker and presenter Bertie Gregory.
Jurassic World Rebirth: All the dinosaur species that feature in the latest prehistoric blockbuster
As the latest film is released across cinemas this summer, we take a look at the filming locations and dinosaur species featured in Jurassic World Rebirth.
“Unbelievable thing to see”: Drone captures never-seen-before footage of penguin chicks plunging 50 feet into Antarctic Ocean
The dramatic footage was filmed for National Geographic's series Secret Lives of Penguins.
Who is Ade Adepitan?
You might have seen his hard-hitting documentaries, but where else might you recognise Ade Adepitan from?
What is ringworm?
Is ringworm a worm, or even a parasite? Stuart Blackman explains.
Who is Liz Bonnin? Everything you need to know about the TV presenter
All you need to know about the wildlife TV presenter Liz Bonnin – including how she got her big break.
Scientists are using ingenious space tech to save Earth’s most endangered animals and habitats – from the comfort of a Parisian office
Far above our heads, space technology is supporting conservation in exciting and vital ways, says Simon Ward.
With three fangs able to deliver lethal venom - instead of the usual two - this is probably the deadliest death adder ever
A death adder in an Australian wildlife park possesses an even deadlier bite – as it has three fangs instead of two.
Where is Greenland?
Greenland has an Arctic climate – but could you pick it out on a map? Test your knowledge and find out where it is exactly.
A new BBC wildlife photography series has just launched – here’s how to watch the first two spectacular episodes
Learn from some of the best up-and-coming wildlife photographers around the globe with two new BBC YouTube series.
How to watch The Americas: Don't miss the epic Tom Hanks-narrated wildlife series
Don't miss new wildlife series The Americas, narrated by Hollywood favourite Tom Hanks.
Incredible image of deer running through snow-covered vineyard among winners in World Nature Photography Awards 2025
From a tiny turtle and playful polar bears to volcanic explosions and star-filled skies, we take a look at some of the winning entries.
Why an ancient predator found half-buried in the Egyptian desert has got scientists so excited
The skull of a newly discovered apex predator was unearthed at a remote dig site near the River Nile.
Waterhole attack: Incredible slow-mo footage shows moment huge crocodile strikes
In the Serengeti National Park, a disguised crocodile chooses its moment to attack
Acoustic crypsis: How whales adapt their song to avoid deadly killer whale attacks
A marine researcher has discovered that while baleen whales are the loudest animals, they've adjusted their song in surprising way to avoid predators.
A ‘demon cat’ that haunts the White House and a tsunami-predicting fish – 11 animals associated with death
Many animals have been associated with death across different cultures and beliefs – we take a look at some of the most hair-raising cases
It reeks of rotten flesh, blooms for 24 hours and heats itself up – meet one of the world’s most fascinating plants
The world's smelliest plant draws in thousands of visitors, and often makes global headline news when it blooms