Author Ursula Clare Franklin

Ursula Clare Franklin

Wildlife photographer

Ursula Clare Franklin is a wildlife photographer living in Somerset. Originally from Yorkshire, she developed a keen interest in photography as a child and has enjoyed combining this with her love of nature ever since.

Recent articles by Ursula Clare Franklin

It has a spiky blond hair cut and is as tall as a bar stool - but what species is this cutie?

From their breeding colonies to their feeding habits, learn everything you need to know about these adorable creatures.
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"Mission Penguin was born": How one woman’s epic quest to photograph every penguin species helped heal her grief

Mourning her late husband, photographer Ursula Clare Franklin needed a new direction. Soon she was travelling the world, on a journey to photograph her favourite animal, the penguin – all 18 species of them.
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Moseley's (or northern) rockhopper penguin guide: how to identify, where they live and what they eat

Distinguished by its vibrant yellow crest, this penguin is a small, agile bird that thrives on the rugged, rocky islands of the sub-Antarctic region.
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Chinstrap penguin guide: where they live, what they eat and key predators

A fascinating glimpse into the lives of animals that not only survive but flourish against the odds
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Southern rockhopper penguin guide: how to identify, what to eat and why they can jump

A look at the smallest penguin species...
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Galápagos penguin guide: how to identify, what they eat and how they survive in the heat

Discover their unique characteristics and their role in the Galápagos ecosystem
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Humboldt penguin guide: where they live, what they eat and how they got their name

Explore the lives of these fascinating creatures...
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Little penguin guide: how to identify, what they eat and are they really nocturnal

These pint-sized birds are full of personality...
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