People & Wildlife
10 women who changed the world: The pioneering female conservationists, from Jane Goodall to Sylvia Earle, who redefined our bond with nature
Discover the impactful contributions made by these female conservationists, as we celebrate their dedication to environmental preservation and sustainability.
Who was Jane Goodall? We explore the life of the groundbreaking conservationist and how she changed the world
Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, was a world-renowned ethologist, conservationist and activist inspiring greater understanding and action on behalf of the natural world.
Jane Goodall, chimpanzee expert and conservationist, dies at 91
Dr Goodall was a world-leading expert on chimpanzees and revolutionised our understanding of the animals
Healthy seas store more carbon than forests – so why is marine rewilding far less common?
"Never has it been so important to save our seabeds", says author Kate Bradbury
“I almost didn’t dare to breathe. Then, a pointy nose peered from around the trunk.”
When birdwatching in Canberra, Olivia came across one of Australia's most elusive animals
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Ancient folklore is being rewritten by climate change. We need to restore balance to the seasons
In ancient folklore, the changing seasons are personified by the battle between the Oak King and Holly King
“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
“His eyes were fixed on mine. I tried to back away, but I was easy prey.” How one conservationist found himself surrounded in a Columbian cloudforest
Conservationist Manuel was in the canopy of a Columbian cloudforest when six huge woolly monkeys came hurtling towards him
LRPs, PG Tips and Jizz: Cracking the secret language of birders
You’re sitting in a hide and overhear other birders talking. The conversation ranges from ‘LRPs’ and ‘roosting Leos’ and you scratch your chin as you try to decipher their code – welcome to the world of birding jargon.
Remember Cecil, shot 10 years ago by a trophy hunter? This is what happened next – and it’s good news
A decade after Cecil the lion was shot with a bow and arrow, there are encouraging signs of hope for lion numbers across Africa
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
Opinion: “Stupid eco-nutters and clowns – why are environmentalists treated with such little respect?”
Environmentalists are often given a bad name, says Mark Carwardine. But why?
Opinion: “Britain could become an island laboratory for nature’s recovery”
Gillian Burke on how post-industrial Britain could become a beacon for nature's recovery
Opinion: “Why should wildlife lose to businesses underpinned by criminal activity?” Mark Carwardine on driven grouse shooting
Mark Carwardine takes a look at driven grouse shooting in the UK.
Tales from the Bush
“A colossal crab the size of a car tyre was pushing against my door”
Sarah was staying on a tiny coral island near Panama when an unexpected visitor arrived at her cabin door
A swim in the sea with an inquisitive octopus
When holidaymaker Dave Musgrove ventured down to the coast, he stumbled across a curious cephalopod.
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.