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5 days ago | 
discoverwildlife.com | Sophie Ellis
A new clip from the documentary Ocean With David Attenborough has highlighted the devastating effects of bottom trawling. The film, which has been released worldwide to coincide with the legendary broadcaster and naturalist's 99th birthday, puts a spotlight on the challenges that our ocean is currently facing – as well as how it holds the key to a flourishing planet. The heart-wrenching footage featured in the clip is the first time the process of bottom trawling was filmed in such high quality.
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1 week ago | 
flipboard.com | Sophie Ellis
NowLOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors said Wednesday that a Mississippi man who harassed Jennifer Aniston for two years before crashing his vehicle through the front gate of the Los Angeles home of the “Friends” star has been charged with felony stalking and vandalism. Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, 48, of New …
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1 week ago | 
discoverwildlife.com | Sophie Ellis
It was the film that created the summer blockbuster and terrified a generation. Now, Jaws is celebrating its 50th anniversary in June, with cinema rereleases and special events being planned. To celebrate the film that forever changed public perception of sharks, we've rounded up some fascinating behind-the-scenes facts. How to avoid a shark attackSteve Backshall on shark attacks: “You’re more likely to be killed taking a selfie”How deadly are sharks to humans – really? 1.
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1 week ago | 
discoverwildlife.com | Sophie Ellis
Bertie Gregory is a British wildlife filmmaker and National Geographic explorer, known for his work on National Geographic and BBC wildlife documentary series. He has won a BAFTA for cinematography and two Daytime Emmy awards. Bertie Gregory was born in 1993. Bertie Gregory has worked on David Attenborough-narrated TV series such as Planet Earth III, Frozen Planet II and Seven Worlds, One Planet (he won a BAFTA for his work on the latter).
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1 week ago | 
discoverwildlife.com | Sophie Ellis
Jurassic World Rebirth will be the seventh instalment in the iconic dinosaur film franchise when it comes roaring into cinemas on 2 July. Fans of the original trilogy will be particularly excited to hear that the film, directed by Gareth Edwards and produced by Steven Spielberg, is harkening back to its original roots.
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1 week ago | 
discoverwildlife.com | Sophie Ellis
National Geographic’s latest wildlife documentary, Secrets of the Penguins, has captured unprecedented penguin behaviour – including gripping footage of hordes of Emperor chicks scrambling atop a 50-foot ice shelf, not wanting to be the first to jump into the freezing waters below.
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3 weeks ago | 
discoverwildlife.com | Sophie Ellis
Ade is a recognisable face across the BBC, but what has he presented – and what was his previous career? We take a look. Ade Adepitan is a British-Nigerian TV presenter and wheelchair basketball player. He is also a Paralympic medalist and children's author. He was awarded an MBE for services to disability sport in 2005. Ade Adepitan was born on 27 March 1973. Ade has represented Great Britain in the Paralympics, competing in wheelchair basketball.
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3 weeks ago | 
discoverwildlife.com | Sophie Ellis
The word ‘worm’ was once used to describe any animal that is long and thin (hence glow worm and slow worm). So what is ringworm? 6 terrifying worms that will give you nightmares, from one that can slice its prey in half to a nine-foot monsterThe deadliest parasites in the world: Terrifying creatures you will want to avoidRingworm is neither a worm, nor long and thin. It’s not even an animal.
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3 weeks ago | 
discoverwildlife.com | Sophie Ellis
If you enjoy watching wildlife and natural history programmes, then Liz Bonnin will be a familiar face. She's presented a swathe of series across the BBC and ITV. But how did she get into TV? And is she a doctor? These are the best wildlife documentaries to stream on BBC iPlayer nowLiz Bonnin is a wildlife TV presenter and biologist. Liz Bonnin was born on 16 September 1976. Liz Bonnin has a BA in biochemistry from Trinity College Dublin.
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4 weeks ago | 
countryfile.com | Lauren Franklin |Sophie Ellis
As one of the guest presenters on BBC One's Countryfile, you might recognise Joe Crowley. But who is he, and what are his countryside connections? Joe Crowley is a British TV presenter and broadcast journalist. He is perhaps most well-known for his appearances on BBC One's Countryfile, The One Show and Panorama, as well as ITV's Tonight programme. He specialises in environmental journalism. Joe joined the Countryfile presenting line-up in autumn 2014 as a guest presenter.
