Sarah McPherson
Features editor, BBC Wildlife Magazine
Sarah is features editor for BBC Wildlife Magazine. She has been on the title for more than a decade, and in previous lives has also been the magazine’s section editor, acting deputy editor and production editor. Sarah commissions scientists, writers and photographers from across the globe, and has worked with some of the world’s most renowned wildlife experts. She also regularly writes features - on topics ranging from birding in Colombia to the plight of wildlife rangers - and other content for both the magazine and the website.
Recent articles by Sarah McPherson
Just how are cheetahs able to run so fast? All you need to know about the beautiful big cat, including the secrets behind its phenomenal speed
Our expert guide to cheetahs, including how fast they can run, what they eat and where they live.
There's a shark rush hour? Yes - scientists reveal the secrets of the ocean's 'Shark Highway'
This rush hour is one you probably don't want to get stuck in
All you need to know about zebras, from where they live and why they migrate to the mystery behind their stripes
A distinctive animal that lives in herds - learn more about zebras with our expert guide, which looks at key species facts, where they live in the wild and how far they migrate.
Enthralling, spectacular photographs of the pumas of Patagonia
Living secretive lives against the spectacular backdrop of Chile’s Torres del Paine, Patagonia’s pumas are proving a conservation success.
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
How do mussels cling to rocks?
We explain how mussels are able to cling to rocks without coming unstuck
Which big cat has the strongest bite? And just how deadly is that bite?
BBC Wildlife section editor Sarah McPherson answers your wild question.
How many teeth does a great white shark have? A guide to its deadly, razor-sharp gnashers
This iconic ocean predator has about 30,000 teeth - but not all at the same time.
How do snakes move? Despite having no legs snakes are amazingly agile
They might lack arms and legs, but snakes are surprisingly mobile.
How long does a joey spend in a kangaroo's pouch? Here's your ultimate baby kangaroo guide
How long do little joeys stay in their mother's pouch? We answer all your baby kangaroo questions.
Patagotitan mayorum: Meet the largest dinosaur to have ever roamed the earth
Patagotitan is likely the biggest dinosaur to have ever lived. Here’s how it lived its supersized life.
What are Judas animals?
We take a look at how Judas animals are used to help safeguard native biodiversity
Megalodon: the super-shark that could swallow killer whales whole but didn't like the cold
Megaladon was three times the length of a great white and ruled the ocean for millions of years. Here's what you need to know about this phenomenal fish.
What are squat lobsters?
Are squat lobsters lobsters? No says Sarah McPherson
How to watch Our Changing Planet: series two
Chris Packham, Liz Bonnin, Steve Backshall and a host of other presenters travel the globe to report on how vital habitats are responding to environmental threats.
Race to see Canada's 'Big Five' mammals in just seven days
BBC Wildlife is on a quest across Canada's Manitoba province to see polar bears, black bears, moose, beluga and bison – all in just one week
Risso's dolphin guide: how they feed, where they live and why they are so heavily scarred
All you need to know about the largest cetacean that we call 'dolphin', from why it has so few teeth to why it has so many scars.
Great apes seek out dizzy thrills by spinning
Spinning apes give clues on why humans seek out mind-altering experiences, according to new research
Do birds pee?
When it comes to excretions, birds do a two-for-one deal
How to watch Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers
A two-parter for the BBC investigates the current state of our rivers. Here's all you need to know about Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers
Humans can understand the gestures of other great apes
Humans share a common sign language with our closest living relatives
Are there any wild monkeys in Europe?
Yes we do have wild monkeys in Europe, says Sarah McPherson, well sort of...
What is the world's largest freshwater fish?
Once belonging to the Mekong giant catfish, the title of the world’s largest freshwater fish was awarded to another Mekong-dwelling species in June 2022.
6 urban UK species and where to find them
Discover some of the fascinating wildlife that shares our cities, from red grouse in Bradford to fen raft spiders in Swansea.