People & Wildlife
Did giant, terrifying coconut crabs play a part in Amelia Earhart's disappearance?
We take a look at what could have happened to one of the world's most fsmous pilots
Canals were built for industry, but have become a lifeline for endangered species. Here’s why
Britain’s canals were not designed for nature, but for many species they could be what makes survival possible
“350,000 are culled each year – it should be more like 750,000.” Rising deer populations are ravaging woodlands in the UK
With rising deer populations destroying woodlands, the UK faces a simple question: why aren’t we eating more of them?
“I was photographing seabirds on a remote island off Norway. Then a huge predator appeared from nowhere”
Wildlife photographer Josef Stefan on no-show bustards, eagle drama and a lens cap fail
Wolves, dragons and devil whales: The strange animal world of Anglo-Saxon England
We examine the clues in Anglo-Saxon literature and language to determine how they regarded different animals.
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“We were speeding alongside a cheetah at night as he closed in on a gazelle when SLAM! Everything went black”
Documentary cinematographer Jamie McPherson recalls a dangerous night drive following cheetahs on the hunt
“They simply moved in.” Thousands of tiny falcons are taking over this ancient Italian city
Thousands of lesser kestrels have been living in and around the ancient Italian city of Matera for centuries
“They produce 7 tonnes of guano – nightly”: Romans in biohazard suits are facing a relentless rain of oily poop. Here’s what’s going on
Millions of starlings descend upon Rome every year, creating spectacular murmurations – and a mess
“After four short hours hiking its ancient forest, we’d decided to move to the Scottish Highlands”
Kate Bradbury on rewildling efforts in the Caledonian forest
“I’ve never met a good-tempered walrus, they’re always grumpy!” Wildlife filmmaker Doug Allan on filming in the Arctic and working with Attenborough
In an interview originally published in October 2019, BBC filmmaker Doug Allan reflects on an extraordinary encounter with a narwhal and his funniest shoot
Meet The Scientist
Real-life horror: How a scientist's harrowing death-by-snake in the 1950s inspired the movie 'Killer Shrews'
Karl P Schmidt documented his harrowing symptoms from a deadly snake bite as his condition deteriorated
Who first realised the Earth was very, very old?
How the father of geology - and biology - James Hutton challenged 18th century beliefs
Rachel Louise Carson: the renowned writer, scientist, biologist, and ecologist
We explore the life of scientist Rachel Carson, perhaps the finest and most important nature writer of the 20th Century.
Opinion
“We leave footprints that disappear within minutes, not to be made again for 6 months.” How the equinox reveals an underwater world
The equinox reveals an underwater world usually hidden from view, says Kate Bradbury
"People still believe there’s a ticking human population time-bomb," says Gillian Burke
Springwatch presenter, Gillian Burke, explores the complex issue of our planet's population growth
“They’re like giant airships crossing the city.” This monumental gathering may be the world’s most incredible natural spectacle
In Brighton, tens of thousands of starlings gather to form incredible murmurations
Tales from the Bush
“Within seconds of our dog’s yelp, we heard the sound of hooves pounding up the trail behind us”
When hiking Colorado’s West Bench Trail, Tim and his wife Alisha were surprised by a charging bull moose
‘The leopard was crouched 3m away, its golden eyes locked on mine. What happened next is still a blur’
Be careful when joking about leopards – they may take inspiration, as Elliot Connor found out while on safari
“Security tapped me on the shoulder. A deadly green mamba was slithering across the desk”
While attending the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Luke Foddy had a run-in with a green mamba. Or was it?
Volunteers
Surveying birds and restoring wetland habitat
Megan Shersby and Ann Chadwick meet Joe Fryer who volunteers at the nature reserve where he spent his childhood birdwatching with his grandad.
Habitat restoration in the Falkland Islands
Megan Shersby meets Captain Joe Harris RLC, an army captain who is helping wildlife while deployed in the Falkland Islands.
Verifying bird records in Guyana
Megan Shersby meets Leon Moore, a birder and wildlife tour guide who verifies eBird records for Guyana.
Wildlife Champion
Who is Chris Packham? Everything you need to know about the Springwatch presenter
Naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham is best-known for presenting BBC nature series Springwatch and for his conservation work. Here is everything you need to know about Chris Packham.
Thousands of exotic animals were abandoned when war broke out in Ukraine, but one woman stayed behind to save them
Witness the resilience and compassion of individuals and organisations as they work tirelessly to safeguard the Ukraine's precious wildlife during challenging times.
Lucy Cooke explains why she cares so much about pygmy three-toed sloths
We asked zoologist and author Lucy Cooke about the Critically Endangered pygmy three-toed sloth and its remarkable adaptations, and why she set up the Sloth Appreciation Society.
