Charlie Lyon
Charlie is a freelance contributor who is passionate about the countryside, wildlife and environmental matters
Recent articles by Charlie Lyon
11 jaw-dropping killer whale moments captured in photos and film that reveal the brutal hunting techniques of the ocean’s top predator
Discover the unstoppable force and awe-inspiring dominance of the ocean’s ultimate hunter.
Watch a hungry, desperate lioness risk her life to steal prey from a leopard for her precious cubs in this incredible BBC footage
The mother lioness will go to extreme lengths to feed her cubs
Watch mesmerising, heart-stopping BBC footage – narrated by David Attenborough – showing baby turtles freezing alive
These baby painted turtles survive temperatures as low as -10°C for months, keeping alive with a natural 'antifreeze'
Can this brave prairie dog save his pups from being devoured by a deadly bull snake? Watch the brutal and heart-wrenching BBC footage to find out...
A fearless prairie dog confronts a powerful bull snake to protect its pups in this tense encounter
Can this vulnerable otter family survive an attack by a deadly caiman? Watch this astounding, brutal and heart-wrenching BBC footage to find out...
The brutal BBC footage shows how giant otters use teamwork to bring down a fearsome predator far stronger than them
10 fastest birds of prey in the world – able to reach speeds of almost 200 MPH, these deadly aerial predators strike in a blink of an eye
Able to reach speeds of almost 200 MPH, these aerial predators are nature’s ultimate hunters
10 rainbow animals that almost look unreal: Discover an unbelievable dazzling display of rainbow-coloured fur, feathers and scales
Discover the rare, rainbow-bright creatures whose colors are so surreal they look straight out of a fantasy world
Watch agonising BBC footage of baby ostriches making a perilous journey for water and survival in the soaring heat of the Kalahari Desert
Ostrich chicks race against time in the scorching Kalahari, crossing the vast Etosha Salt Pan in search of life-saving water
Watch amazing, brutal close up BBC footage of male bullfrogs fighting for the right to mate
In this gripping BBC Earth footage, the pond becomes a boxing ring as opponents fight for the prized central position
It's called WHAT? 10 hilariously ‘rude’ animal names – just try saying them around kids without a giggle
Meet the slippery dick, the cock-of-the-rock and other (sometimes magnificent) animals that have been given rude, funny and downright silly names
Watch savage, brutal BBC footage – narrated by David Attenborough – of ferocious hippos battling for dominance
Watch hulking male hippos clash in a wet and wild African showdown
Sleek and graceful yet powerful and merciless – no wonder we're captivated by wild cats. Here are the 10 most beautiful wild cats on the planet
Hidden beauties of the wild: small cats, big charm
Is nowhere safe? Watch gripping BBC footage of giant, killer fish leaping to snatch baby birds – turning the lagoon into a deadly arena
Giant trevally have incredible brains that can calculate the air speed, altitude and trajectory of a bird, taking its hunt out of the water.
Watch brutal, heart-stopping BBC footage of two fierce puma mothers fighting in a savage battle for territory in the Andes
In the remote Patagonian highlands, two puma mothers clash violently
Crushing bone, spearing fish, tearing flesh... These are the 6 deadliest bird beaks on the planet and they are highly effective lethal weapons
Discover the strongest, most lethal beaks on Earth.
What's the most common bird of prey in the world?
Have you spotted one of these mesmerising raptors?
Watch nerve-shredding BBC footage of a tiny lion cub in terrifying fall from towering tree as male lions close in. Will it survive?
A desperate climb, a frightening fall and an agonising wait makes for heart-stopping watching
Candy-coloured kingfishers, jewel-encrusted hummingbirds and pheasants in regal hues – discover the 11 most colourful birds
These avian wonders with brilliantly coloured plumage are found across the globe
Subarctic researchers document “rare” and mysterious behaviour for the first time – and it’s crucial to this predator’s survival
A subartic encounter has left researchers filled with hope
10 most beautiful wild dogs on the planet, from the supermodel-legged wolf to tiny, blonde desert fox
Magnificent and handsome four-legged beasts from across the globe
This extremely rare starlit frog may be slipping into extinction – are wildlife photographers to blame?
Photography tourists are posing a threat to this star-studded frog as they damage its precious habitat.
Forget Love Island: This barren Caribbean rock is the hottest dating spot on Earth for a species on the brink of extinction
A bold Caribbean conservation experiment is playing matchmaker for endangered iguanas – and it's working better than researchers could have hoped
After nuclear disaster, sunflowers were planted. And they could transform the landscape in a very interesting way
From golden fields to buzzing pollinators, the sunflower is more than just a pretty face – it’s a powerhouse of nature that could help clean nuclear pollution
Sharp fangs, black eyes, translucent skin: The world's top 10 scariest-looking animals look like they've been dragged back from the dead
These creatures will have you squirming.