Chantal Lyons

Chantal Lyons is a naturalist, writer, and science communicator with consultancy Mindfully Wired. Her debut book GROUNDBREAKERS explores what the return of boar to Britain means for us.

The return of danger Members only

The return of wild boar carries a certain level of risk. It is worth it, argues Chantal Lyons.

Chantal Lyons
Chantal Lyons
Conservation

On Llantrisant Common, a butterfly took on the bureaucrats – and won Members only

Conservationists despaired after an application to translocate caterpillars was denied, while another to kill them was approved. Yet, against the odds, the marsh fritillary is back.

Chantal Lyons
Chantal Lyons
Conservation

'They just fit': Has the wild boar been over-culled? Members only

Naturalists fear that boar are declining in the Forest of Dean. The controversial question, however, is how many should be there in the first place.

Chantal Lyons
Chantal Lyons
Conservation

A dark miracle in the Forest of Dean Members only

For the first time in centuries, people in Britain are afraid of wild animals.

Chantal Lyons
Chantal Lyons
Essay