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In this issue

SEA OF HOPE
How First Nations are safeguarding wildlife in Canada

The weird ‘owl gull’ of the Galápagos

Who pays to rewild the planet?

Inside the secret world of wood ants

Ants in action
Breathtaking images by Ingo Arndt take you inside a red wood ant colony

Costing the Earth
Could private finance be the way to foot the world’s rewilding bill?

Great apes 'scrump for boozy fruit

Dietary habits of ancient great apes help to explain why humans are so good at metabolising alcohol

2 mins

Mega nest of giant river turtles found

Drone survey identifies the largest nesting site in the world

1 mins

Up close with dolphins

Meet some of the ocean's smartest swimmers

1 mins

Cool runners of the desert

The beetle that beats the heat by sprinting

1 mins

EXPLORE THE WILD SIDE

Set sail to some of the most remote destinations on Earth with HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

2 mins

The burning question on moors

We go inside the debate on grouse shooting and the perceived benefits of burning heather

5 mins

wild OCTOBER

7 nature encounters for the month ahead

3 mins

KATE BRADBURY

As the nights draw in, encountering bats can be a magical adventure

2 mins

WILD IN THE CITY

The British urban fox is particularly prevalent in Bristol, but metropolitan life is not as cushy as it may seem

2 mins

KEEP AN EYE ON THE SKY

Raptors and storks are prize species to spot as thousands of birds take to the skies above the Strait of Gibraltar

3 mins

DOWN BY THE WATER

The secretive swimming mammal whose snout is its superpower

2 mins

THE FROZEN CONTINENT

Visit the epic landscapes of Antarctica with HX Hurtigruten Expeditions, the unique cruise line made for curious travellers

3 mins

ANTS IN ACTION

Red wood ants are tiny ecosystem engineers that live a secret life in the forest – but one colony has been documented in mesmerising detail

3 mins

THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND

Indigenous tourism in British Columbia is restoring balance to some of the most spectacular nature on Earth

8 mins

LET'S GO LARGE

FEE-FI-FO-FUM! IT MAY not make a great deal of grammatical sense, but this phrase is certain to conjure up mental images of magic beans, rampant beanstalks and one very angry giant.

7 mins

THE MYSTERIOUS OWL GULI

Far away in the Galápagos Islands, a peculiar nocturnal seabird is finally starting to give up its secrets

7 mins

COSTING THE EARTH

We need to restore nature and rewild the world. But who will foot the bill? Words

7 mins

What is a pseudo-thumb?

When IT COMES TO CLIMBING AND grasping objects, it's easy to see how being thumbless might be a hindrance.

1 mins

Do plants have memory?

TO HAVE TRUE MEMORY AN ORGANISM requires brain cells to store experiences through the action of sophisticated neurotransmitters. Plants lacking brain cells therefore cannot be said to have that capacity for memory. However, there is evidence that some plants adapt their characteristics based on 'remembered' experiences.

2 mins

What's the rarest colour found in nature?

WHILE THE NATURAL WORLD IS bursting with colour, some hues are much rarer than others. This is because of a combination of two factors: evolution and physics. Evolution selects colours that help animals and plants survive and reproduce. But evolution cannot work alone – it functions in partnership with light’s physical properties.

1 mins

Do sharks have bones?

WHILE HUMANS HAVE A BONY skeleton, parts of our bodies - such as our noses - are made of cartilage. This soft, flexible material forms the entire skeletons of sharks and rays.

1 mins

What's the difference between global warming and climate change?

PEOPLE OFTEN USE THE TERMS global warming and climate change interchangeably, but they describe different concepts. Global warming refers to Earth’s increasing surface temperature.

1 mins

What's the largest animal gathering on Earth?

PEOPLE LOVE A PARTY. BUT AS POPULOUS as our species is, the headcounts at our gatherings don't match those of other species. The Maha Kumbh Mela, a Hindu pilgrimage in Prayagraj, India, drew more than 660 million people in January 2025. But this horde - thought to be the largest in human history – pales in comparison to the groups formed by our animal relatives.

1 mins

Wolverine

ALL YOU EVER NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT THE

3 mins

SNAP-CHAT

Lara Jackson talks magical otters, curious rhinos and ticks in the toes

3 mins

Dragonfly dialogue

STARTED TALKING TO DRAGONFLIES IN India at a place where my husband and I stayed several times in the foothills of the Himalayas.

1 mins

“My only option was to pretend to be a tree”

Black rhinos in Namibia

3 mins

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BBC Wildlife Magazine Description:

Publisher: Our-Media-Ltd

Category: Animals-and-Pets

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

BBC Wildlife Magazine is a monthly magazine about wildlife, operated and published by Immediate Media Company. It was launched in January 1963 as Animals Magazine, edited by filmmaker Armand Denis.

The magazine covers a wide range of topics, including animals, plants, conservation, and environmental issues. It also features stunning photography and informative articles.

BBC Wildlife Magazine is a popular read for many people who are interested in the natural world, and is known for its high-quality content and informative articles. It has helped many people learn more about wildlife and conservation.

Here are some of the things you can expect from BBC Wildlife Magazine:

* Stunning photography of wildlife

* Informative articles on animals, plants, and conservation

* Interviews with wildlife experts

* Features on wildlife news and trends

If you're looking for a magazine that will help you stay up-to-date on the latest wildlife news and trends, then BBC Wildlife Magazine is a good choice. Subscribe today and start exploring the natural world!