What is Entomology?  In short, entomology is the study of insects. Insects are part of phylum arthropoda, which translates to “joined legs”, and they have been pretty great at colonising the earth and evolving to fill just about every ecological niche you…

What an incredible experience! On a bit of a whim, my friend and I booked an expedition with Operation Wallacea to South Africa for two weeks. My only regret? That I didn’t book for longer! I had the most fantastic time, with…

Oceans cover over 70% of our planet, teeming with life from microscopic plankton to some of the largest Cetacea ever to exist. Yet beneath the waves, our seas are under immense pressure, and one of the biggest threats they face today is…

Ever encountered a snake and weren’t sure what you were looking at? Well, no longer! Here’s a quick guide to the native snakes you might find in the UK (there’s only 3 so shouldn’t take too long to learn!).     First…

It sounds a bit too good to be true to say that you get to spend your summers hunting for new species in one of the worlds most unique habitats, but that’s exactly what Dr Brogan Pett is doing with spiders in…

It is widely recognized that we are living in an era characterized by rapid biodiversity loss and rising extinction rates – the Anthropocene. The most recent IPBES report estimated that 1 million species globally are currently at risk of extinction. But who…

The first thing I noticed about Honduras is the humidity. It’s nothing like Oxford! Then it’s the views. The scenery is simply stunning. Even on the drive up to base camp, there are so many views looking into the rainforest or down…

Growing some of your own food offers many benefits including fresher, more nutrient dense produce, saving money, and can help your mental and physical wellbeing while boosting sustainability by cutting transport of foods and food waste. Growing your own food teaches valuable…

In the UK it is a common practice to feed the birds in autumn and winter to ensure there is always food available. It is estimated that over half of all households in the UK put out bird food, providing ~150,000 tonnes…

It’s a 4:30am start to go and unravel the bird mist nets we’d set up the evening before. You can eat breakfast before or after leaving for surveys and there’s a range to choose from including cereals, toast, fruit or any food…

It’s time to think about if there are any lifestyle changes you want to make in the year ahead. This is a great time to reflect on how your current habits impact the natural world, and think about how to change these…

My origin story is much the same as many zoologists these days: David Attenborough documentaries during my formative years. Mesmerised by the species on screen and the wild, remote environments they called home, I knew I wanted to see and experience it…