BBC Wildlife 201812.pdf

Weirdcreaturesfromaworldwith no lightCAVEDWELLERSDecember 2018|Volume 36 Number 13Superbimagesofemperorstaken over 10 years at the poleWHY MARTIN HUGHES-GAMES LOVES EARWIGSWILDLIFE CHAMPIONPLUSWHYSOMEPEOPLETHINKCONSERVATION ISALAUGHING MATTERANTARCTIC MAJESTYCBEEBIESUNDERSEAHITWHATMAKESOCTONAUTS SO GOOD FOR CHILDREN?NATUREWRITINGFESTIVALMEETAUTHORSONOURSPECIALTRIPPage 32MONARCHOR MENACE?Does the UK have ared deer problem?BBC WildlifeDecember20183The dedicated andintrepid photographer,Sue Flood,who hasspent many yearscataloguing the lives ofemperor penguins in Antarctica,worked as a camerawoman inthe BBCs Natural History Unitfor 11 years,notably on the firstlandmark series of Blue Planetand Planet Earth.Latterly,shehas been concentrating on stillphotography,to stunning effect asyou can see on p72.She spendssix weeks at a time in a small tenton the ice,patiently waiting forher fish-loving models to get intoframe.It pays off in lovely images,but I cant envy the polar lifestyle!Looking forward to next April,weve got an exciting partnership with the Grant Arms WildlifeBook Festival in the ScottishHighlands.Many of the expertnaturalists who contribute to ourmagazine will be talking abouttheir recent books,taking partin wildlife walks and answeringguests questions over five days.If you would care to join us forthe festival,we have a specialreader offer.You can read about that and the festival on p32.Welcome!ContactusOurplasticpackagingGetyourdigital copyuy a digital edition ofBCWildlife Magazine forOS,Android,Kindle Fire,C or Mac.Visit iTunes,he Google Play store,mazon or www.zinio.om to find out more.ImmediateMediaCo(publisherofBBCWildlife)isexploringnon-plasticwrappingoptionsforsubscribercopiesbylookingatalternatives.Ourcurrentwrapperscanberecycledatplastic bag recycling points.COVER:Emperorpengu ns:SueF ood;octonauts:Slivergate Media inc;red deer:Scotland:The Big PictureAlex Hyde/SheenaHarvey Editor We delve into the dark andmysterious world of the olmand other troglobites.Find out more about these cave-dwellers on p66QAdvertisingneil.lloydimmediate.co.uk;0117 300 8276QS;03330 162 121QEditorial enquirieswildlifemagazineimmediate.co.uk;0117 314 7366QSyndicationemma.bruntimmediate.co.uk;0117 314 8782Savewhenyousubscribe!See page 26CONTENTSFEATURESWILDNEWS18Monarchormenace?Does the UK have a reddeer problem?Find out why Scotlands iconic mammalis dividing conservationists,landmanagers and the public28Alaughingmatter?Does humour undermine seriousconservation messages or can it bea helpful tool to engage the public?34Long-earedowlsA rare sight in the UK:find out why thisbird is flourishing amidst the humanactivity of Serbias villages and towns44CBeebieshitshowOctonauts,a programme about thewonders of the deep,is inspiringa love of nature in young children53NewsParrots have been found to give awaytheir emotions through blushing55ConservationreportThe giant manta ray makes a comeback57MeettheScientistPrimatologist Megan Petersdorf shedslight on the friendly kinda baboon59TruthorFiction?Are harlequin ladybirds really the villainsthat they have been made out to be?65MarkCarwardineFind out how the UKs biodiversitystacks up against other countries4BBC WildlifeDecember 201860 News:Walk for Wildlife What is the legacy of Chris Packhams march,and will it have a lasting impact on how we approach UK nature?66 Cave dwellers We delve into the depths of Postojna Cave in search of olms and other mysterious troglobites72Photostory:Antarctic majesty Sue Flood braves polar conditions to reveal how emperor penguins are able to raise their young in one of the most remote places on EarthKeep up to date with the big nature stories and latest wildlife discoveriesReader holidayJoin us for a nature writing festival p32COVER STORYCOVER STORYCOVER STORYCOVER STORYCOVER STORY347260OURWILDWORLDREGULARS101 Q&AWhy do snakes tie themselves in knotsand what issuper coral?106 Travel:NationalParksWhat to look out for on a visit toAbel Tasman in New Zealand107 Volunteer:WorkingforNatureRosie Bishop and Carol Cook spendtheir time rehabilitating hedgehogs inGloucestershire and Monmouthshire108 YourPhotos110 FeedbackYour letters and Tales from the Bush6WildMonthSeven species to look for in December13MikeDilgerswildlifewatchingHead to British orchards this winter,to enjoy a feathered feeding frenzy17NickBakersHiddenBritainA chance encounter with a snow flea40 InFocus:Alligator80 BehindtheImageTheghosttreeleftbehindafterastorm83WildatHome:NaturalhistoryTV,books,puzzlesandmore114 WildlifeChampionWhyTVpresenterMartinHughes-Gameshasasoftspotforthecommonearwig5BBC WildlifeDecember 2018Find out the answers to your wildquestions and share your storiesCOVERSTORYDANIELLARABAIOTTIZoologist and author Daniella askswhether content about the naturalworld should be funnier.“Most thingsare more interesting when they arefunny,so why not nature shows andbooks?”she asks.Seep28MIRIAMDARLINGTONNature writer Miriam travelled toSerbia to witness a huge gatheringof long-eared ow