BBC Wildlife Magazine

BBC Wildlife Magazine is a celebration of the natural world, featuring all the latest discoveries, news and views on wildlife, conservation and environmental issues. With strong broadcasting links, authoritative journalism and award-winning photography, BBC Wildlife Magazine is essential reading for anyone with a passion for wildlife who wants to understand, experience and enjoy nature more.

Shelter from the storm

The people behind our stories

IN FOCUS

WILD MONTH • Milder winters mean there’s more wildlife out and about in November than you might think.

Hidden BRITAIN

DINKY BUT DESTRUCTIVE • Why this species has been labelled as a troublemaker.

MIKE DILGER’S WILDLIFE WATCHING • In his series of great places to watch wildlife in the UK, the star of BBC One’s The One Show this month roots through reedbeds, and turns our attention to the species found along the water’s edge.

SPECIES TO LOOK OUT FOR

CHOICE LOCATIONS

COVID-19 strengthens our connection with nature • As new BBC Wildlife Magazine research reveals, the natural world is more important than ever to our well-being.

Alliance forms to propose Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill • Call for urgent action from UK Government to meet ambitious targets for climate change.

Track and trace

Auricullela gagneorum

IN NUMBERS

Record-breaking year for hen harrier breeding

Zebra stripes are designed to dazzle • A new University of Bristol study sheds light on the theory, but finds it isn’t black and white.

MARK CARWARDINE • The conservationist discusses a recent video that shows a shark being shot at, and invites your thoughts on the subject.

Wesley Larson Freelance wildlife biologist • On a mission to reduce human-wildlife conflict, one bear biologist has embraced social media to improve the visibility of his study animals.

COVID AND CONSERVATION • As the pandemic takes its toll on all aspects of life, we find out how conservationists in Africa and the UK are coping with the crisis.

URBAN jungle • If you go down to the corner shop today, you’re sure of a big surprise, as everything from leopards and lizards to bats and wild boar are making themselves at home in our cities.

ARABIAN TREASURE • The archipelago of Socotra is famed for unique flora and fauna found nowhere else on the planet, earning it the nickname ‘Galápagos of the Indian Ocean’.

The gold of the East • Throughout history, the natural treasures of Socotra have been prized and traded.

Fascinating flora • Socotra has 830 vascular plant species, 322 of which are found nowhere else. Dr Alan Forrest , of the Centre for Middle Eastern Plants at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, introduces some of the archipelago’s more unusual species.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year • Enjoy a selection of this year’s winning images from the Natural History Museum competition that showcases some of the best nature photography on the planet.

Giving it your best shot • The Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is the most prestigious of its kind. Chair of the jury, and former BBC Wildlife editor, Roz Kidman Cox reveals what makes an entry catch the eye.

A Bird of two Seasons • Follow in the flightpath of swallows and discover what awaits them after an arduous journey to South Africa.

Swallows of the world • There are about 80 different species of swallows and martins. Together, they are the most widespread of all the world’s bird families – found on all six inhabited continents.

Fly me to the moon: migration myths

Q&A

At home • Bring a little extra wildlife into your life with the best of this month’s TV, books, podcasts,...