Evolution, the Fragility of Nature, and How We Can All Make a Difference - Chris Packham
The Director of the Milner Centre for Evolution, Professor Turi King, talks to Chris Packham, the naturalist, nature photographer, television presenter and author, whose best known for presenting Springwatch, Autumnwatch, Winterwatch, programmes about nature, neurodiversity, dinosaurs, cats, dogs and honeybees.
00:00 Introduction
00:29 Do any of your television programmes mean more to you than others?
01:19 Tell us about the television series that you are making about evolution.
04:27 Evolution isn’t just about dinosaurs, millions of years, it’s happening right now.
05:52 Understanding evolution helps us to answer global questions.
07:34 Is there a moment in your childhood where your love of nature started?
10:06 What’s the best wildlife moment you’ve had while filming a TV programme?
11:38 Is there an animal that you’d still like to see in the wild?
12:36 How important is storytelling in the way you communicate your love of the natural world?
18:14 Has people’s understanding of the natural world changed during your career?
23:47 Is there a particular animal or organism that you feel is misunderstood?
26:43 How do we change the way we think about and treat animals?
29:02 What's bringing you hope these days?
32:36 What would you say to somebody who feels like they can't make a difference?
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