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2 weeks ago | 
discoverwildlife.com | Sophie Ellis
A new Netflix documentary, directed by the Academy Award–winning director of My Octopus Teacher, focuses on the ocean's deadliest apex predator – and the woman who's determined to save them. Shark Whisperer follows the rise of social media star Ocean Ramsey and captures her passion for sharks, as well as the criticism she attracts for it. So who is she? Ocean Ramsey is a conservationist and shark activist.
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1 month ago | 
flipboard.com | Sophie Ellis
3 hours agoJust days into Paul Mitchell’s reign as sporting director at Newcastle United, it felt like his presence would cause issues. Having joined in early July last year, Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi, the two founding members of the Saudi Arabian-backed ownership group on Tyneside, departed. That …
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1 month ago | 
discoverwildlife.com | Sophie Ellis
Prince William is helping shine a light on one of “the most dangerous jobs on the planet” in a new BBC docuseries about wildlife rangers. Guardians is a six part series, presented by the Prince of Wales, which will launch on BBC Earth's YouTube and social media channels from Friday 23 May and will run until Friday 27 June.
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1 month ago | 
discoverwildlife.com | Sophie Ellis
While observing a group of white-faced capuchin monkeys on Jicarón Island, off the western Pacific coast of Panama, researchers discovered a unique behaviour among the juvenile males. Researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior (MPI-AB) and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) had set up camera traps on the island to monitor a group of the capuchins who had been habitually using tools.
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1 month ago | 
flipboard.com | Sophie Ellis
3 hours agoMake sure they feel good on your feet and fit. Other than that, there aren’t many gender-specific considerations To be clear: there is no one ‘best’ running shoe for men. You need to find the one that helps you achieve your running goal, whether that’s training for a marathon, getting faster, or …
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1 month ago | 
flipboard.com | Sophie Ellis
AllTrails’ new Peak tier brings AI smarts to your hikesSince its launch in 2010, AllTrails has grown to become one of the most popular apps for outdoor enthusiasts globally, with more than 50 million …
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1 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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).
