Hello! I’m Emma Caton [pronounced kay-ton]. I’m a zoologist and science communicator with a lifelong passion for exploring the natural world.
From a young age, I loved the great outdoors. Some of my fondest childhood memories involve gazing into rock pools for hours on end during summer holidays in Cornwall, amazed by the colourful world that lived beneath the surface.
My fascination with wildlife led me to enrol in a BSc Zoology degree at the University of Leeds. Following that, I studied for a Master’s degree in Ecology, Evolution, and conservation at Imperial College London.
Shortly after gaining my master’s degree, I travelled to the Galápagos Islands to join a research team studying the impacts of invasive species on the islands’ native biodiversity. I also spent six months working on a small uninhabited island 23km off the coast of Mauritius, rewilding giant Aldabra tortoises.
Since my teens, one of my greatest passions has been learning new, exciting things about wildlife and sharing them with others. This deep curiosity and love of communicating about the natural world stayed with me and became one of my main hobbies at university and beyond. I managed to chase this passion and landed some incredible opportunities alongside my work as a scientist.
I managed to secure a spot on a highly competitive work placement scheme with the BBC, where I worked as a documentary researcher in their science department. I also worked as a science writer for a popular science magazine and presented my own hour-long weekly wildlife show on Leeds Student Radio.
In 2017, I was highly commended in BBC Wildlife Magazine’s Blogger Awards. I eventually bagged a full-time job as a Content Producer for the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust based on the beautiful island of Jersey in the English Channel. Now, I work in the exciting position of Digital Content Producer for Science at the Natural History Museum in London. Along the way, I set up my website to share the weird and wonderful things I learn about the natural world and create a community of fellow wildlife enthusiasts and outdoor explorers.
In today’s digital world, social media can be a powerful tool to bring together communities and inspire positive change for the planet. With that in mind, I hope to inspire others to appreciate the natural wonders of our world and fuel a desire to explore them alongside me.
And so here we are. Now that you know who I am, I would love to know who you are. So join the adventure and reach out to me on social media, as I love meeting like-minded people. Together, let’s discover the world’s wildlife! If you would like to keep up to date with my highlights, natural history news, documentary, and book recommendations, then subscribe to my weekly newsletter.