When you think of play, the actual nature of playing, you don’t associate it with playmates who can weigh upwards of 70kg sporting sharp claws and a mouthful of...
Zoos are amazing places; not only do they perform incredible work for conservation and deliver a fun day out for visitors, but they also provide an opportunity ...
Scientists and psychologists alike have long understood the importance of social learning in the development of culture. Learning from other individuals can lea...
Navigating society and the social structure that we can find ourselves surrounded by can be daunting as well as challenging for anyone. Yet our primate relative...
The idea of self-medication in non-human animals (zoopharmacognosy) is one that is often debated alongside that of intelligence within the animal kingdom, as th...
You would not expect whales to be friends with lice, but researchers now suggests these two animals have a very special and important relationship that benefits...
Almost everyone will agree that they could do with several more hours sleep in a 24-hour period, it maintains our optimal brain function as well as being involv...
Originally from Leeds, I studied Animal Behaviour at Aberystwyth University where I developed an interest for writing and public engagement. I have worked with Biosphere since 2017 and it is because of this that I applied for my masters at the University of West England in Science Communication, which begins September 2018. I have always been passionate about both communication and the natural world, so working with Biosphere has not only furthered my enthusiasm for this field but given me the opportunity to develop my own personal style of writing.
