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.

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wild TIMES • What’s happening right now

Amazing grace • Hunting barn owls are a beauty to behold on summer evenings

Small world • New BBC film reveals the evolution of insects

Future of Asiatic cheetah uncertain • Numbers continue to dwindle – but there’s hope as Iran releases conservationists from prison

Feeling the heat • Changing climate drives insects northwards

IN PRAISE OF GULLS

Japan to start killing fin whales • The decision to hunt this Vulnerable species comes five years after the country resumed commercial whaling

Secrets revealed by bird ‘backpacks’ • Tracking devices uncover mind-blowing migration of giant hummingbird – and even a new species

Leptanilla voldemort

GILLIAN BURKE • “I learned to see each fly as a unique individual”

How to save a quoll • Innovative gene-editing could help protect a rare Australian marsupial from invasive toxic toads

GENTLE GIANTS

Britain to welcome back extinct cicada • It hasn’t been seen since the 1990s, but the UK’s only native cicada is set to make a comeback

FEMALE OF THE SPECIES • Playing dead to avoid male attention

MARK CARWARDINE • “It’s like Britain giving a free badger to anyone who destroys a badger sett”

THE LOOK OF LOVE • Observing the ornate feathers and strange displays of these elusive, tropical birds is a rare delight

TOP FIVE PLACES • Where to see birds of paradise

LOOK CLOSER

SMOOTH OPERATOR • A mysterious reptile that moves unseen beneath the soil’s surface

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BURNING BRIGHT • Revered as brothers, tigers have found sanctuary living alongside India’s ancient Idu Mishmi tribe

THE COMEBACK • The northern bald ibis was extinct in Europe, but an ambitious, two-decade conservation effort is restoring this bird to its former home

THE BAD BOTANIST • A self-confessed bad birdwatcher discovers that, in fact, it all begins with plants

WATER GIANTS • Japanese giant salamanders have survived unchanged for millions of years. But these living dinosaurs face an uncertain future.

10 BRILLIANT BIRDING HOLIDAYS • Birdwatching is not just about ticking off species – it’s good for you! So do yourself a favour and book a birding break.

Geared up • Our expert buyer’s guide to wildlife photography kit is full of inside advice for the total newbie or seasoned pro

GRAEME’S GO-TO GEAR • A range of accessories can enhance your photo journey. Here are a few essentials.

Q&A

What’s the biggest ape?

What’s the difference between a seal and sealion?

What’s the most venomous scorpion?

Bubble bath

What is guttation?

FAST ANSWERS

Is de-extinction science or fiction?

ALL YOU EVER NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT THE Kangaroo

Photo CLUB

SNAP-CHAT • David Tipling on lucky penguins and hangovers in hides

Go WILD!

Rewilding road trip

I’ve spotted plenty of wildlife from ferries

Rare cats • Our pick of...