I am a wildlife biologist and presenter with a First Class honours degree in BSc Zoology (INT) with a study abroad year in Australia. My undergrad research focused on social learning and pack structure in African painted wolves (Lycaon pictus). After graduating, I worked as a presenter on a boat in Scotland and for ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Then, in September 2019, I returned to University to study an MA in Wildlife Filmmaking at UWE, run in conjunction with the BBC NHU. 

 

I have a passion for all animals and the natural world. I use social media to share this with others, regularly posting photos and videos on my account, @roxythezoologist, with the goal of reconnecting people with animals and inspiring them to get outside, have fun, and get involved with conservation initiatives themselves. 

After only 6 months of owning my first camera, my photography work was featured by BBC Earth, BBC UK, and BBC Brasil! 

I have also done lots of human portrait photography, and worked as the photographer for the #HumansOfXR campaign for the Extinction Rebellion group. This work has had editorial coverage in papers such as the Metro and the Guardian.

Through social media, I have been given the opportunity to public talks about photography, conservation, and sustainable living, including ones for Greenpeace UK and VegFest.

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My love of animals and drive to save them extends to my everyday life as well. I abide to a strict plant-based diet, as well as running my own business, Zephyr Eco Market, where I sell eco-friendly alternatives to mainstream products, working closely with One Tree Planted and Painted Dog Conservation UK. Through social media, I educate others about the threats our planet is facing, raising awareness about plastic pollution, palm-oil use, animal agriculture, the exotic pet trade, and much more, and suggest ways that we can all help to overcome these issues by living more consciously on a day-to-day basis.

I truly believe that there is hope for the future, and the more people that are inspired to get involved with conservation, the better!