Is this the most beautiful & dramatic part of the Mediterranean?
VIDEO - Can you guess where it is? Sit back and relax as you drink in the scenes of this wonderful part of the world. Shot by Lawrence,...
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LAWRENCE D'SILVA
Nature+Science Presenter and Filmmaker
B,Sc, M.Sc, F.R.G.S
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The humble buttercup - who knew?
VIDEO [2mins] - A few fun facts (and myths) about this remarkably successful species.... Lawrence D'Silva
How can artificial intelligence help fight forest fires?
VIDEO [2mins] - Lawrence shows you how A.I is being used for a great cause that's not only good for nature, but humanity too.
Deer do the strangest things - Story of The Rut.
VIDEO [10 mins] - Join me on a journey to explore the weird and wonderful behavior that red deer exhibit in the mating season. Tip:...
Nature Moves into a Ghost Town
VIDEO [2mins]. When the Ottoman Empire fell, new borders were drawn, and the new country of Turkey was born. Some communities had to...
The COVID Memorial Labyrinth
VIDEO: A vignette of a beautiful event that marked midsummer's day 2021. It's a chance to stop, reflect, and feel calm. Lawrence D'Silva
Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Sneak Preview
Many thanks to the Natural History Museum for inviting me and allowing me to display 15 of the winning images and captions here. The...
Oak Tree Attacks. Can you help?
VIDEO: Britain has more 'ancient' oaks than all the other countries of Europe combined. In recent years, oak trees are being...
The First Fossil Fuel?
What's the world's first fossil fuel? ...and the first fossil fuel company? Watch the 5min video to find out. It's not what u might think!
How do Trees Talk to Bees?
One particular tree, known for its seasonal game (or battle!) does so in a very colourful way. Watch this 3 min video to find out how...
Micro-Adventure by Bike - Can You Guess Where?
VIDEO: Watch the 3 min video below to discover one of the most perfect little UK-based weekend adventures I've done in a while. Lawrence...
The Sun-Moon-Stars Plant
90 second video on a plant that might just be crucial in the future of sustainable transport. Hint: it could be in your backyard
Bluebells - 4 Fun Facts...
VIDEO: A few of the more unusual facts about these classic woodland flowers. Folklore, ancient uses and more. Watch the 2 min video......
The Future of the Car - Looking Back to Look Forward.
How might cars change in 10, 50, 100 years time? Sometimes it can be fascinating to look to the past to make sense of everything that...
Diversity and our connection to the British countryside.
One thing I've noticed, this last year more than ever, is just how diverse the British countryside is starting to look. Never has this...
When nature takes back the land - stumbling across an abandoned church
I was walking along a quiet lane in Norfolk this summer when I noticed something rather unusual peeping out from behind a very tall...
England's only natural UNESCO world heritage site. The Alternative Guide
The alternative, more adventurous guide to England's only NATURAL world heritage site. Leave the crowds behind and start exploring...
Is this the most exciting way to see London?
VIDEO: If you want a fun way to get around and see the British capital then you could pick tame options like an 'open top bus' but then...
Inside the U.K's Biggest Fish Market
A crack-of-dawn trip to the infamous 'Billingsgate market' - one of the most unexpectedly profound things you'll do all year. "So you're...
What's causing these deadly landslides?
In the Western Ghats in south-west India, not far from where some of my family live, deadly landslides are becoming a worryingly common...
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