Opinion

“Why are we always so nervous?” Why the lynx should be returned to Scotland, explains Mark Carwardine

Despite many years of campaigning, people are still against lynx reintroduction in Scotland. But why, asks Mark Carwardine.

“Europe seems hellbent on creating the most hostile environment for bears.” Why can't Europeans live with predators?

Mark Carwardine on the rising tide of hostility towards Europe's largest predators.

“Hunts up and down the country will be sticking two fingers up at the law” – Mark Carwardine 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.

“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.

Do the King's Guards wear real bearskin hats?

Yes - those tall caps are made of real bear fur. And it's causing controversy.