Megan Shersby
Naturalist, writer and content creator
Megan is a naturalist, writer and content creator. She is also a bookworm and a keen board gamer. She is the former editorial and digital co-ordinator at BBC Wildlife, and wrote features and sections for both the print magazine and discoverwildlife.com, including the Q&A and Go Wild sections, Poo Corner and News Species Discovery, the weekly e-newsletter and the social media accounts. Her features have included olms (cave salamanders) in Slovenia, arapaima (very big fish) in Guyana, and the role of hippos as ecosystem engineers in Zambia. She has also contributed to the website and magazine of BBC Countryfile Magazine, and has hosted some its podcast episodes. Prior to joining BBC Wildlife in 2016, she gained a degree in BSc(Hons) Animal Science, undertook behavioural research on zebras and dwarf mongooses, and worked in environmental education for a number of conservation charities.
Recent articles by Megan Shersby
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.
Watch ingenious 'crab-safe' car drive through millions-strong red crab migration on Christmas Island
The amazing video shows off wildlife photographer Chris Bray’s clever device for saving crabs from being crushed on the Australian island.
A new rocket-launch facility has just been approved in Australia. Here's what that means for local wildlife
The Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex in South Australia has just received its final planning approvals – conservationists say the decision puts local wildlife in the firing line.
The largest dam-removal project in US history has finally been completed. Now something truly amazing is happening
Four dams were dismantled on the Klamath River – this remarkable video shows what happened when the final barrier fell...
Massive leeches are being grown in the middle of London. Here's why
Scientists hope to release the huge blood suckers into the UK countryside.
Did you know there's an animal called Donald Trump? All thanks to a tuft of scales...
How a resemblance to the presidential candidate inspired the name for an unknown moth species in the USA.
Fierce, majestic and deadly: your ultimate guide to the world's biggest birds of prey
All you need to know about the magnificent birds of prey, including the biggest in the world
7 of the weirdest fungi in the world you (probably) haven't heard of, from the bleeding tooth to dead man's fingers
Fungi can be very strange. Here's our round-up of some of the weirdest fungi on the planet.
How to identify animal droppings: Our guide to the wildlife poop you might find in your garden or out on a walk
Droppings or scats can tell us a lot about which animals have been visiting our gardens, parks and countryside, including hedgehogs, foxes and badgers. Our expert guide explains how to identify which poos belong to which species. Plus, animal droppings from species from around the world – and fungi and insects you might spot on droppings.
11 animals starting with 'T', including the weird takahē
Here are 11 animals starting with the letter 'T', but which ones have we forgotten? Let us know
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.
14 animals beginning with 'L'
Discover 12 animals starting with 'L', but what have we forgotten? Let us know...
Just what are the point of whiskers? Why animals have whiskers and how they work
Why do animals have whiskers? And how do whiskers work? We explain
Ghost hunt: astoundingly rare orchid emerges from shadows of British woodland for first time in 15 years
The rarest plant in Britain, the ghost orchid, has been found flowering for the first time since 2009.
What's the biggest centipede in the world? Meet the stuff of nightmares, venomous enough to kill a bat - and possibly a small child
Meet the biggest - and most venomous - centipede in the world
10 animals that can kill and devour prey twice their size, thanks to either their incredible strength, cunning teamwork or deadly venom
Gruesome warning alert! Here are 10 animals that can kill and eat prey twice their size - often in rather a gruesome way
Huge teeth found in Norwich belong to extinct walrus-like animal that vacuumed prey into its mouth, say scientists
Analysis of the teeth suggests the newly described walrus relative was a suction feeder and once roamed the North Sea.
What is a mountain chicken?
It sounds like a chicken, it tastes like a chicken, and yet it is not a chicken – the mountain chicken is actually a species of frog!
What are arachnids and how do they differ to insects Meet the wide and diverse group of arachnids
Discover the wide and diverse group of arachnids, from scorpions with their impressive stings to the familiar spiders.
13 animals starting with 'W'
Discover 13 animals starting with the letter 'w', but what have we forgotten? Let us know...
18 animals beginning with 'R'
Discover 18 animals beginning with the letter 'R', but which have we forgotten? Let us know...
13 animals starting with 'P'
Here are 13 animals starting with the letter 'P', but what have we forgotten? Let us know
Precious osprey chicks saved from Scottish nest and flown to Spain
Conservationists say the relocation project is the only option for the chicks as the father fails to feed them enough fish to survive.
Weird 'frog saunas' are popping up around Sydney – and they could save Australian species from a deadly fungus
The devastating impact the chytrid fungus on amphibians could be lessened thanks this clever but very simple invention, say scientists.