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BBC Wildlife Magazine, 22 Oct 2026

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BBC Wildlife is a British monthly magazine focused on wildlife, nature and conservation. First published in 1963, it offers expert insight and inspiring features for readers interested in the natural world and the protection of wildlife. The magazine is known for its stunning photography and informative articles covering animals, habitats and environmental issues from across the UK and around the world. It features expert-led content on conservation, biodiversity and ecological challenges, helping readers better understand the importance of protecting nature. Seasonal guides and species spotlights also encourage readers to engage more closely with wildlife in their everyday lives. BBC Wildlife includes interviews with conservationists, researchers and photographers, alongside practical advice for wildlife watching and nature-friendly living. Its accessible tone and educational approach make it appealing to both dedicated enthusiasts and casual readers with an interest in the outdoors. Available on PressReader, BBC Wildlife magazine delivers captivating stories, expert knowledge and breathtaking photography celebrating the natural world.

In This Edition

ArticleI have a great respect for polar bears

Per­spect­ive is a funny thing. jes­sica kelly’s cover fea­ture reminded me of a story from his­tory. Back in the dis­tant past, it wasn’t uncom­mon for kings of one domain to give inter­est­ing anim­als to rulers of another friendly nation. One such...

I have a great respect for polar bears

ArticleCrowd­Science

In the epis­ode Do plants know we’re here? Anand Jaga­tia talks to sci­ent­ists to find out what hap­pens intern­ally and extern­ally to dif­fer­ent plants when they’re touched. He also vis­its RHS Garden Wis­ley to help under­stand why being in nature...

Crowd­Science

ArticleWil­der­ness with Simon Reeve

Join the intrepid presenter as he heads deep into some of the world’s last great wild areas, includ­ing Mex­ico’s Sea of Cortez and Canada’s Yukon Ter­rit­ory, in this excit­ing new four-part series. Catch up on BBC iPlayer

Wil­der­ness with Simon Reeve

ArticleDis­cov­ery

The fas­cin­at­ing para­sitic rela­tion­ship between a rain­forest fungus and an ant forms the basis of the intriguingly named The art of being a Zom­bie Ant Fungus epis­ode, hos­ted by cul­tural ento­mo­lo­gist Brid­get Nich­olls. Catch up on BBC Sounds

Dis­cov­ery

ArticleTHE COVER

Leicester­shire-based wild­life pho­to­grapher Danny Green took this stun­ning polar bear shot in Churchill, Canada. “I like noth­ing more than work­ing in remote loc­a­tions and rising to the chal­lenge of pho­to­graph­ing the anim­als that live...

THE COVER

ArticleMARK CARWARDINE

“Jonathan the giant tor­toise is 194 this year. This makes him the old­est-known liv­ing land animal.” Why are giant tor­toises so fam­ous? There are two reas­ons. First, they really are giant, reach­ing lengths of up to 1.8m and weigh­ing as much as...

MARK CARWARDINE