Carys Matthews
Carys is a freelance writer and editor, specialising in the outdoors and nature, health and fitness and travel. The former group digital editor for BBC Countryfile and BBC Wildlife Magazines, she regularly writes for both titles. She also has words in Live Science, Explore Magazine, Active Traveller, The Guardian, Boundless and many more publications.
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Just why does Wales have so many castles?
With over 600 castle dotting the landscape, Wales has one of the highest densities of castles in the world, here's why...
What's the most common bird of prey in the UK?
There are around 560 birds of prey species worldwide – but which is the most common to be found in the UK?
Pilates healthier than yoga say experts – here's why...
Yoga offers benefits – but traditional exercise, including walking, is better for heart health, study shows
Where is The Forsytes filmed? All the filming locations used in the lavish Victorian drama reboot
New romantic period drama The Forsytes is coming to 5 this autumn – discover more about the filming locations and cast.
7 British 'lost' wild animals back from the brink – will lynx and wolves join them?
Some previously lost species have successfully been reintroduced, thanks to conservation efforts and rewilding projects. Meet the once-lost species making a remarkable comeback in Britain.
What’s the most common bat in the UK?
It has been estimated that there could be a billion bats around the world – but which is the most common bat to be found in the UK?
What's the smallest county in the UK?
The UK’s smallest county covers a mere 147 square miles – approximately the size of the Isle of Wight
What’s the most common deer in the UK?
It has been widely reported that there are two million deer in the UK – but which is the most common species to be found in the UK?
Hedgehog, squirrel and white peafowl – meet the albino animals found in Britain
Albino animals are a rare sight in nature or captivity. Browse our gallery of stunning images showcasing these extraordinary albino animals.
This city has the most dog-friendly offices in the UK – and it might surprise you...
London has the most dog-friendly offices in the UK, finds research.
Taking shells or pebbles from beaches could damage wildlife – and cost you £1,000, warn ecologists
Collecting natural materials like shells, pebbles, sand, or driftwood may seem like a harmless holiday ritual, but experts warn it contributes to coastal erosion, habitat loss, and the breakdown of natural sea defences.
A new Royal favourite: how the Jack Russell Terrier has seen a surge in popularity, boosted by Queen Camilla's love for the breed
Why the loveable Jack Russell has become the most popular royal dog breed.
Scientists solve the decades-long mystery of what makes cats orange – and why ginger cats tend to be male
Scientists have solved the mystery of why ginger cats are orange and mostly male, with new evidence suggesting that their colour comes from a genetic mutation in the X chromosome.
Where is The Traitors filmed? A guide to the filming locations of this nail-biting BBC One series
All you need to know about the back-stabbing BBC TV show The Traitors, including where it's filmed and how to take part
What muscles does skiing work and tone? Why this exhilarating, adrenaline-filled, sport is a great all-body work out
Planning a skiing trip? We explain all the good it does for your body - providing you go easy on the Après-ski
Police seize 6,000 illegal wild bird eggs from attics and offices in UK's largest-ever raid
