People & Wildlife
Who is Michaela Strachan? Everything you need to know about the Springwatch presenter
Naturalist and TV presenter Michaela Strachan is best known for her work on Springwatch, but did you know she once had a career in pop music? Here is everything you need to know about Michaela Strachan.
14 top David Attenborough quotes of all time
Our favourite quotes from the great David Attenborough
Best David Attenborough documentaries to watch and stream: unmissable wildlife television at your fingertips
Sir David Attenborough has had a career so prolific, presenting and narrating BBC natural history documentaries across decades, that he has undoubtedly reached legendary status. Here we take a look at some of David Attenborough's best documentaries to watch
Why one of the world's strangest animals - the confusing-looking duck-billed platypus - was sent to Winston Churchill during the war
In the midst of war, Britain’s Prime Minister was obsessed with platypuses – and was sent one by the Australian government, despite the long journey and danger of U-boats.
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Protecting the natural world is no joke, but is it okay to use humour when discussing it? Can a good joke REALLY yield positive outcomes?
Should humour be used more often when we're talking about the natural world and how to protect it? Or does laughter detract from important conservation messages? Comedian and author Dani Rabaiotti investigates.
I felt a “gut-wrenching, ever-present guilt that I wasn’t doing enough to save nature.” Eco-anxiety is on the rise - here's how to tackle it
With devastating biodiversity losses and a climate in chaos, it’s not surprising that we are increasingly anxious about the state of our planet says Lucy Lapwing
30+ wildlife-themed pumpkin carving ideas: bring the wild side to your Halloween
Fancy getting a bit creative and wild this Halloween? Be inspired by these wildlife-themed pumpkin carvings, such as wolves, spiders, moths, owls and even anglerfish.
10 animals that have been to space: Discover the incredible animals that paved the way for human exploration
Animals were the early pioneers of space flight, taking one giant leap into space, and often losing their lives in the process. But what animals have been in space, and how many animals have died in space?
10 deadliest animals to humans - discover the world's most lethal creatures
Think you might know what the 10 deadliest animals might be? Our expert guide rounds up the animals causing the most number of human deaths per year – and some of them might just surprise you.
Meet The Scientist
James Hutton theory: how his theory paved the way for Darwin
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.
Red panda conservationist wins Whitley Award 2022
Sonam Tashi Lama, programme coordinator for the Red Panda Network, is given £40,000 to fund his project at 'green Oscars'.
Opinion
“Solar farms help fight the climate crisis, but what about the nature crisis?” asks Gillian Burke
Springwatch presenter, Gillian Burke, takes a closer look at the impact of solar farms on our environment
"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
The forgotten element: Why oxygen should receive more airtime in the climate change conversation
“Climate change has narrowed our attention to carbon, but oxygen has a story to tell too,” says biologist Gillian Burke.
Tales from the Bush
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.