Ben Hoare
Wildlife journalist, editor and author
Ben Hoare is an award-winning wildlife journalist and nature lover. His books, An Anthology of Intriguing Animals (2018) and Wonders of Nature (2019) are international bestsellers. Ben has written and edited natural-history books and magazines for DK, the BBC, Pan Macmillan, Bonnier, Welbeck, London's Natural History Museum and many others. He was Features Editor of BBC Wildlife Magazine from 2008 to 2018 and was its Editorial Consultant until 2021. In 2015 Ben was awarded the Dilys Breese Medal for science communication by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO).
Recent articles by Ben Hoare
These little birds gather in vast blizzard-like flocks millions strong – the biggest of any bird species ever recorded in Europe
Bramblings visit the UK for winter. In mainland Europe, gatherings of these migratory birds can reach several million.
“Their white winter camouflage could become a liability.” Golden eagle plummets from the sky to catch a vulnerable hare – will it succeed?
Mountain hares aren't adapting the timing of their moult, which leaves them vulnerable to predators
It has rainbow wings, epic head feathers and eats worms – meet the spectacular 'peewit'
The lapwing, sometimes called the 'peewit' after its evocative calls, is one of the UK's most striking birds.
This long-legged animal makes mincemeat of big hairy house spiders. And it's probably in your home right now
This ubiquitous creature also spins in circles to scare off attackers...
This imposter flicks parasitic maggots into bee nests and is often confused with a mosquito – meet this extraordinary insect
Despite appearances, the bee-fly isn't actually a bee – and it's developed a rather gruesome way to ensure its survival.
How do birds stay warm during winter? Discover the amazing secrets of feathers and how they keep birds toasty whatever the weather
Bestowing the gifts of flight and warmth, enabling birds to survive the frozen months, feathers are a marvel of nature. How do these amazing appendages work and how did they evolve? Ben Hoare reveals all
Look away mycophobes: Slow-mo footage shows bizarre way mushrooms grow inside a tree trunk
Oyster mushrooms are a shell-shaped fungi which can be found all-year round, but especially after a cold snap.
Snow fox: enjoy 17 seconds of pure bliss with this gorgeous video of a red fox in winter
Winter is a great time to look (and listen) for foxes – here's one pausing for a rest in gentle snowfall.
9 common bird eggs to identify
Learn how to identify common empty bird eggs with this handy guide
Book review: God is an Octopus by Ben Goldsmith
This astonishing account of a parent's heartbreaking loss tells how caring for the natural world brought solace and peace, says Ben Hoare.
