Episodes

Our largest ant species explains how vital ants are to our survival, despite his seemingly lazy life, he manages to make the effort. With many thanks to Professor Adam Hart, Entomologist & Professor of Science Communication, ...

Vital to our existence and yet maggots have never been a very popular creature but, Dr Erica McAlister makes this particular maggot seem almost adorable. With many thanks to Dr Erica McAlister, Entomologist, Senior Curator at...

Curious creatures woodlice, well I think so. I'm so happy I finally got to talk to one, I'd always wondered if they actually did eat their own poo. This one comes from the collection I made for The Lost Gardens of Heligan. Wi...

After listening to this badger I think you'll realise that they don't deserve the bad press they seem to get. This one comes from the collection I made for The Lost Gardens of Heligan. With many thanks to Steve Backshall, Nat...

Dragonflies are out and about in all their glory across Britain now so keep your eyes peeled for them. This one comes from the collection I made for The Lost Gardens of Heligan , called Voices from the Lost Gardens . With man...

Bluebells are at their peak across Britain now and they love to be admired but they really suffer as a whole if any of them are trampled on. This one comes from the collection I made for The Lost Gardens of Heligan , called V...

An alternative to the traditional Christmas tree but perhaps more quintessentially British, The Oak. This Oak lives at the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall and comes from the collection I made for them last year: Voices fr...

A perfect winter warmer, this one comes from the collection I made for The Lost Gardens of Heligan , called Voices from the Lost Gardens . Jimmy Docherty really makes me laugh and he knows his stuff too - farmer, entomologist...

This interview comes from a collection called Voices from the Ocean. It is such an important series as we really know so little about the ocean. It comes to us with thanks to Gallifrey Foundation and Mission Blue , finding ex...

This is not a good time of year for hedgehogs in Britain so please take a couple of minutes to listen to this public service announcement from one. And please pass it on as far and wide as possible. Thank you. With many thank...

With many thanks to Dr George McGavin, Zoologist, Broadcaster, Author www.georgemcgavin.com @georgecmcgavin Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

With many thanks to Matt Brierley, wildlife filmmaker www.sharksindeepwater.com @mattbrierley Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

This is for Max, a Spider Ambassador, which we should all be really. Maybe once you've heard this fascinating House Spider, you may want to become one, it certainly changed my view of them. with many thanks to Peter Smithers,...

Plants have a message too and as it's Spring, I thought it would be a good time to give the dandelion a voice. A favourite of the Ashy Mining Bee. with many thanks to Alex Morss Ecologist and Author www.alexmorss.co.uk @morss...

Some slugs are useful. And funny. with many thanks to Dr Ben Rowson Senior Curator: Invertebrate Biodiversity (Terrestrial Mollusca), National Museum Cardiff https://museum.wales/cardiff/ Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelro...

Messages from the Wild podcast has been hibernating (for good reason) but as spring has arrived in Europe now is the time to hear from the Ashy Mining Bee who will be out and about pollinating and building her nest in the gro...

With many thanks to Dr George McGavin, Zoologist, Broadcaster, Author That ends the First Season of Messages from the Wild. Please send any requests for animals you'd particularly like to hear from for the next season....comi...

With many thanks to Peter Rock, Urban Gull Expert, Research Associate, University of Bristol Producer, Presenter: annabel@annabelross.com Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

With thanks to Mark Pajak, Spider Expert, Bristol Museum and Art Galleries Twitter: @markyspider Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

With many thanks to David Dewsbury, Wildlife Enthusiast and Researcher, Forest of Dean Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

With many thanks to Dr Amoret Whitaker, Senior Lecturer (University of Winchester) Scientific Associate (Natural History Museum, London) Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/an...

With many thanks to David Brown, Bat Specialist, Avon Bat Group Producer, Presenter: annabel@annabelross.com Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

With thanks to Ray Barnett, Head of Collections and Archives, Bristol Museum and Art Galleries ray.barnett@bristol.gov.uk | www.bristolmuseums.org.uk Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com Illustrations by Annabazyl www....

With many thanks to Dr George McGavin, Zoologist, Broadcaster, Author Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl