People & Wildlife
“Hunts up and down the country will be sticking two fingers up at the law” – Mark Cawardine on the UK’s fox hunts
It's been over 20 years since The Hunting Act banned hunting wild mammals in England and Wales – but evidence suggests that fox hunting never stopped.
Who first realised the Earth was very, very old?
How the father of geology - and biology - James Hutton challenged 18th century beliefs
Go behind the scenes of Tom Hanks’ new epic, The Americas! Plus, receive your first 6 issues for just £12 when you subscribe today
Go behind the scenes of Tom Hanks’ new epic, The Americas! Plus, receive your first 6 issues for just £12 when you subscribe today
A weird antelope that looks like something out of Star Wars has reclaimed the remote Kazakhstan steppe
Herds of saiga have returned to Kazakhstan, but there’s a fine balance to tread. Mark Hillsdon joins the conservationists working in the Great Steppe
Who is Gordon Buchanan? Everything you need to know about the wildlife filmmaker
You may recognise Gordon Buchanan for his work on wildlife documentaries – find out what else he's worked on with our guide
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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.
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.
Meet The Scientist
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'.
Analysing the behaviour and venom of slow lorises
It may look impossibly sweet but don’t be fooled – the Javan slow loris packs a venomous punch and is happy to use it on its own species. Andrew Griffiths speaks to Anna Nekaris, a professor in primate conservation at Oxford Brookes University, about her research studying the use of venom by this species.
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.