Wildlife In Focus

Welcome to Wildlife in Focus, a curated collection of articles dedicated to the diverse and captivating wildlife of the UK and beyond. This section of In Focus offers in-depth insights into the lives of various species, from elusive mammals to vibrant birds and fascinating marine life.

Each article combines detailed observations with stunning photography, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of animal behaviors, habitats, and conservation statuses. Whether you’re interested in the playful antics of otters, the majestic flight of birds of prey, or the mysterious depths inhabited by sharks, there’s something here to pique your curiosity.

Juvenile Panda

Giant Panda: Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)Family: Ursidae The Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is an iconic mammal known for its distinctive black ...

Kestrel Vs Hobby

Field Guide: Common Kestrel vs Eurasian Hobby

David Coultham

Family: Falconidae In this article, you will learn to identify between the Common Kestrel vs Eurasian Hobby. Each spring, as ...

Columbian Hippo Experiment

The Colombian Hippopotamus Experiment

David Coultham

How Did Hippos Get to Colombia and by Whom? The hippos in Colombia originated from a small group illegally imported ...

Brutal Migration

Evolution: Natures Most Brutal Migration

David Coultham

A Journey Written in Water Each year, as autumn yields to winter, a profound ecological drama unfolds across the northern ...

Field Guide: Common Seal vs Grey Seal

How to Tell Grey Seal vs Common Seal Apart: A Practical Field Guide

David Coultham

Why Seal Identification Matters Family: Phocidae Along many North Atlantic coastlines, particularly around Scotland, observers frequently encounter two common species: ...

Raccoon

Raccoon | Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Common Raccoon (Procyon lotor)Family: Procyonidae The Common Raccoon is a medium-sized mammal belonging to the family Procyonidae within ...

Female Andean Condor

Andean Condor: Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus)Family: Cathartidae The Andean condor is a massive New World vulture native to western South ...

Jaguar Species Guide

Jaguar: Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Jaguar (Panthera Onca)Family: Felidae The Jaguar is a remarkably large cat native to the Americas. It holds the ...

Western Yellow Wagtail Species Guide

Western Yellow Wagtail: Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Western Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava)Family: Motacillidae The Western Yellow Wagtail is a small passerine bird in the family ...

Skylark Species Guide

Eurasian skylark: Species Guide

David Coultham

Species Guide: Eurasian skylark (Alauda arvensis)Family: Alaudidae The Eurasian Skylark is a small passerine bird in the lark family, Alaudidae. ...