When I get to view a presenter (On TH-cam or otherwise) in a more candid setting, I truly appreciate it because it allows me to gather a plethora of knowledge. The observation of the human animal is a fascination of mine, I suppose. These videos are wonderful, Leo!
😍 Leo, your t-shirt is the BEST! I am so stoked for you, trying out a new style... this was epic! Looks like you guys had not only amazing weather but a really awesome time! So much biodiversity, especially all those ants! Although, the slow worm pooing on you 😂 Thank you so much for answering my questions 😊 While the 10th Doctor was no surprise, your answer about the future of the channel was so raw and genuine... YOU ROCK! Keep bringing that passion and enthusiasm to your work 💚💚💚
Thanks so much Shelby, thats really sweet of you. We had a great time making this and your questions were perfect for the video! Hope it went okay as a first time doing a Q&A, i completely forgot to put screenshots of the questions in the video 😂 but thanks so so much for the support 💛💛
5:12 that’s always one of my favourite things to do in the garden. Just flip over slabs and rocks and look at all the ants scurrying away with their larvae. I actually purposely put out old bits of brick or slabs to provide nesting areas for ants and other insects
The frog population here in south Wales has been declining in recent years. I haven't seen a frog in 2 years now when they used to be plentiful :( we really need more people like you who care about these amazing creatures.
Aw I’m sorry to hear that, that’s terrible! Wales seems like it ought to be the perfect environment for frogs, do you know what caused the decline? It’s a shame, Wales always was known as the UK’s best spot for reptiles and amphibians.
@@NaturalWorldFacts it's been raining a lot less, most of the ponds that they lay eggs in dry out before they can exit the water and they end up suffocating. This is usually not as much as a problem because a few ponds dont dry out but now they are heavily polluted. Around here they've also been cutting down trees, bushes and ferns for no clear reason. Its absolutely recked the natural habitats for these animals :/ at some point they dug out a pond which was one of the only places newts came to mate and then just left it. It's an absolute shambles and it's honestly so heartbreaking
That really is awful. I hope something changes, from the sounds of it the devastation is ruthless and unstoppable. Are there any charities you know of that are working to counter this? If I ever get the chance to visit Wales I could make a video to raise awareness about this issue, I just wish there’s more we can do?
@@NaturalWorldFacts theres no charities that I know of that are working on this. The area I am talking about is Llantrisant common if you'd want to visit, though I dont think you'll see enough to make a interesting video about considering the lack of ideal habitats now. It really is a lovely place I hate all the destructive actions taking place now
Awhile ago now my mum was on a run and she found a fox jaw and showed it me. So about a month later I’d kept it in my room for Show and Tell at school. So I brought it in a plastic bag and showed it everyone. Some people were a bit grossed out as you’d expect 😂. EDIT: Your also very lucky to have found an entire spine
7:13 I also see small crickets as well during the summer in my field in the long grass. Never seen them mating before though but I often hear them chirping away trying to attract mates
Ha ha! Well done. Nice to see you getting out there Leo! And why not have a bit of self-regarding nonsense at the end, eh? Why not indeed. Your passion for nature shines through. Hope you don't ever lose it, and good luck with your career aspirations! 👍😎👍
Thank you so much for the lovely comment, I had a great time making this and just being out in nature having fun! So excited to get out there more and just experience the natural world 😁
I am happy to see a frog in London even on video. I wish I could see them in life. Over the last 20 years they seem to have declined in London much like the sparrows. I will go for a forage and look out for them in the reserve soon.
@@NaturalWorldFacts most probably Tottenham since you found a few good things there. Just to feel good that I have seen another frog and slow worm, hopefully. Would be great to meet you with my kids to go on a half day trip. You should think about a small business like that which i am sure you have.
Ah! The place in the video is (confusingly) Totternhoe, which is about an hour out of central London. I have been to Tottenham too, and I think either location would be wonderful for you to take your kids and look for frogs and lizards! I’ve also heard good things about Hampstead Heath as a place to find grass snakes!! Which is incredible. I’ve only ever seen one, and it was nowhere near the city :)
Is it possible to email me? ramizcoach@gmail.com. would like to propose a small venture for kids to you. I went to the reserve (totternhoe) with a few people and kids but no joy lol.
I used to go on these endeavours over Wanstead flats many years ago as a young lad like you. Quite emotional to see actually. I go now but not so much forgiveness toads sparrows birds as there were, not even frog spawn.
It’s really upsetting to see how much the wild populations have declined, even in my short lifetime. I’ve never seen a living hedgehog, and so many of London’s amphibians are threatened. Richmond Park is my favourite spot to visit these days, for it still feels wild, as if it’s a haven for life amidst the ever-growing, overcrowded city. I’m glad you enjoyed the video, and it’s so lovely to hear from somebody who spent their youth making similar memories like this. Thank you so much for watching.
Me walking through totternhoe: Oh look one bird in the distance in this empty field. You: an entire documentary on wildlife. 😲 So cool! And fantastic T-shirt!
Thanks so much Hollie!! I live in London so whenever I get to be in the countryside it’s like there’s this part of me that gets excited about even the smallest of things 😂 I’m so glad you enjoyed it, and the shirt!
excellent i have those in my garden.I can't wait to show videos how to build hibernaculums for them.I can't right now they are in hibernation in the hiding places i've made for them.Thanks for making the video my pleasure watching.Would be great if we work together do some nature videos we are both on the same street what we love doing :)
I can’t wait to see your hibernaculum videos! I’ve tried my hand at making them but never had too much success. I’m really glad you enjoyed the video, I’d love to collaborate with you on British wildlife/gardening topics :) We could do a video about a garden animal for your channel at some point, and a gardening video here so people can learn from your advice and skills. Keep in touch!
@@NaturalWorldFacts I don't know you would, have to open it and clean it i just got some in my jar I would recommend a channel called serpa design he does terrariums,palodariums, aquariums and all sorts of things he's very creative
How old are these videos? wondering when and where You will go to Collage?, let Me know so I can wish You good Luck at becoming what ever nature endeavor You go into!.
You’re right, it can damage the mucus layer on their skin. But it’s worse if you wash your hands thoroughly as any residual soap or chemicals will damage them even more. Handling them briefly won’t cause any long-term damage or any irritation as the mucus layer is constantly being regenerated, so holding them in the video shouldn’t be too detrimental. And I kept my hands moist with a little bit of distilled water while handling.
I live in Cornwall and as a kid I seen so many frogs, toads and slow worms. I don't see any now and haven't in years. do you have a idea of why that is please?
I used to see far more reptiles and amphibians than I do today. They’ve come under threat - more people keeping fish in their ponds leaves frogs with nowhere to lay their spawn, a rise in cats and a loss of slow worms’ preferred woodland habitats is causing them to decline. It’s really sad.
Amazing video!
True
Thanks Jess!! :D
When I get to view a presenter (On TH-cam or otherwise) in a more candid setting, I truly appreciate it because it allows me to gather a plethora of knowledge. The observation of the human animal is a fascination of mine, I suppose. These videos are wonderful, Leo!
😍 Leo, your t-shirt is the BEST! I am so stoked for you, trying out a new style... this was epic! Looks like you guys had not only amazing weather but a really awesome time! So much biodiversity, especially all those ants! Although, the slow worm pooing on you 😂 Thank you so much for answering my questions 😊 While the 10th Doctor was no surprise, your answer about the future of the channel was so raw and genuine... YOU ROCK! Keep bringing that passion and enthusiasm to your work 💚💚💚
Just when I thought the video couldn't get better... the bloopers came on. 😂💚
Thanks so much Shelby, thats really sweet of you. We had a great time making this and your questions were perfect for the video! Hope it went okay as a first time doing a Q&A, i completely forgot to put screenshots of the questions in the video 😂 but thanks so so much for the support 💛💛
5:12 that’s always one of my favourite things to do in the garden. Just flip over slabs and rocks and look at all the ants scurrying away with their larvae. I actually purposely put out old bits of brick or slabs to provide nesting areas for ants and other insects
The frog population here in south Wales has been declining in recent years. I haven't seen a frog in 2 years now when they used to be plentiful :( we really need more people like you who care about these amazing creatures.
Aw I’m sorry to hear that, that’s terrible! Wales seems like it ought to be the perfect environment for frogs, do you know what caused the decline? It’s a shame, Wales always was known as the UK’s best spot for reptiles and amphibians.
@@NaturalWorldFacts it's been raining a lot less, most of the ponds that they lay eggs in dry out before they can exit the water and they end up suffocating. This is usually not as much as a problem because a few ponds dont dry out but now they are heavily polluted. Around here they've also been cutting down trees, bushes and ferns for no clear reason. Its absolutely recked the natural habitats for these animals :/ at some point they dug out a pond which was one of the only places newts came to mate and then just left it. It's an absolute shambles and it's honestly so heartbreaking
That really is awful. I hope something changes, from the sounds of it the devastation is ruthless and unstoppable. Are there any charities you know of that are working to counter this? If I ever get the chance to visit Wales I could make a video to raise awareness about this issue, I just wish there’s more we can do?
@@NaturalWorldFacts theres no charities that I know of that are working on this. The area I am talking about is Llantrisant common if you'd want to visit, though I dont think you'll see enough to make a interesting video about considering the lack of ideal habitats now. It really is a lovely place I hate all the destructive actions taking place now
I’ll take note of the name in case I get the chance to visit! It really sounds heartbreaking what’s happened there.
Awhile ago now my mum was on a run and she found a fox jaw and showed it me. So about a month later I’d kept it in my room for Show and Tell at school. So I brought it in a plastic bag and showed it everyone. Some people were a bit grossed out as you’d expect 😂. EDIT: Your also very lucky to have found an entire spine
Fabulous film my friend 👀👌👍
Thanks so much!! Your comments always make my day :)
7:13 I also see small crickets as well during the summer in my field in the long grass. Never seen them mating before though but I often hear them chirping away trying to attract mates
Ha ha! Well done. Nice to see you getting out there Leo! And why not have a bit of self-regarding nonsense at the end, eh? Why not indeed.
Your passion for nature shines through. Hope you don't ever lose it, and good luck with your career aspirations! 👍😎👍
Thank you so much for the lovely comment, I had a great time making this and just being out in nature having fun! So excited to get out there more and just experience the natural world 😁
It's SO AMAZING to see this video now with the channel having 700 thousand LOL instead of just 7 thousand, LEO you ROCK
I am happy to see a frog in London even on video. I wish I could see them in life. Over the last 20 years they seem to have declined in London much like the sparrows. I will go for a forage and look out for them in the reserve soon.
Let me know if you have any luck finding them- which reserve will you visit?
@@NaturalWorldFacts most probably Tottenham since you found a few good things there. Just to feel good that I have seen another frog and slow worm, hopefully.
Would be great to meet you with my kids to go on a half day trip. You should think about a small business like that which i am sure you have.
Ah! The place in the video is (confusingly) Totternhoe, which is about an hour out of central London. I have been to Tottenham too, and I think either location would be wonderful for you to take your kids and look for frogs and lizards! I’ve also heard good things about Hampstead Heath as a place to find grass snakes!! Which is incredible. I’ve only ever seen one, and it was nowhere near the city :)
Is it possible to email me? ramizcoach@gmail.com. would like to propose a small venture for kids to you.
I went to the reserve (totternhoe) with a few people and kids but no joy lol.
loved the slow worm ☆
and surprised to see a snail climbing a stalk!
thanks ❀
Watched your terrarium video 3 years ago, was pleasantly surprised to see you were back, keep up the good work, love your vids.
Hey, thanks! So glad you're back and I really hope you enjoyed :)
Thanks for the shout out ;)
No probs 😂
Watched to the end...those bloopers 😂😂
You make for a good Attenborough impersonator!
@@NaturalWorldFacts 😂😂
I used to go on these endeavours over Wanstead flats many years ago as a young lad like you. Quite emotional to see actually. I go now but not so much forgiveness toads sparrows birds as there were, not even frog spawn.
It’s really upsetting to see how much the wild populations have declined, even in my short lifetime. I’ve never seen a living hedgehog, and so many of London’s amphibians are threatened. Richmond Park is my favourite spot to visit these days, for it still feels wild, as if it’s a haven for life amidst the ever-growing, overcrowded city. I’m glad you enjoyed the video, and it’s so lovely to hear from somebody who spent their youth making similar memories like this. Thank you so much for watching.
So beautiful video and very nice & interesting! Congrats on 7000, wow! Many interesting animals. So Cool frog & toad, so cute :) Wonderful video
Thanks friend :) really glad you enjoyed, welcome to the channel!
Me walking through totternhoe: Oh look one bird in the distance in this empty field. You: an entire documentary on wildlife. 😲 So cool! And fantastic T-shirt!
Thanks so much Hollie!! I live in London so whenever I get to be in the countryside it’s like there’s this part of me that gets excited about even the smallest of things 😂 I’m so glad you enjoyed it, and the shirt!
Amazing work with different species... Thanks for sharing... Liked & Sub (y)
Thanks so much, im really glad you enjoyed, and welcome to the family :)
Super cool video
Hello and thank you my friend! Really awesome video! Like #17 and sub.
Thanks so much for watching and I'm so glad you enjoyed, your support really means a lot :) Welcome to the NWF family
excellent i have those in my garden.I can't wait to show videos how to build hibernaculums for them.I can't right now they are in hibernation in the hiding places i've made for them.Thanks for making the video my pleasure watching.Would be great if we work together do some nature videos we are both on the same street what we love doing :)
I can’t wait to see your hibernaculum videos! I’ve tried my hand at making them but never had too much success. I’m really glad you enjoyed the video, I’d love to collaborate with you on British wildlife/gardening topics :)
We could do a video about a garden animal for your channel at some point, and a gardening video here so people can learn from your advice and skills. Keep in touch!
I like the frog videos thank you for making them. :)
Glad you like them! More to come soon on toads and slow worms.
The frog looks like the wood frogs we have here in the United States.
Oh cool! They must have belonged to the same species before they diverged, that’s fascinating.
awesome footage man, love to see the herp diversity of the UK!
Thanks mate, that means a lot :) I’ve subscribed by the way, clicked through because of your channel name and got a lovely surprise
You should do a video on what MAKES it a moth or butterfly
Thats a great idea, ill put it on the list!
@@NaturalWorldFacts cool👍
YES PHROGS
Love phrogs!!!!
nice video Leo, I've got a video coming up about harvest mice!
Oh awesome, my favourite ;)
Nice video 👍
Thank you :D
You should do a terrarium I think you would enjoy it
Done many!! I loove terrariums, and having a miniature ecosystem in a jar. I’ll do a few more vids about them if you like :)
@@NaturalWorldFacts that would be amazing i have one in a large pickle jar thats been going strong for about a year and a half
Oh wow thats impressive! Every time I get my hands on an old jar I make one, its so much fun. How do you deal with the issue of mold??
@@NaturalWorldFacts I don't know you would, have to open it and clean it i just got some in my jar I would recommend a channel called serpa design he does terrariums,palodariums, aquariums and all sorts of things he's very creative
I love SerpaDesign! Hes the one who inspired me to make one
How old are these videos? wondering when and where You will go to Collage?, let Me know so I can wish You good Luck at becoming what ever nature endeavor You go into!.
u should play this game called trerrea its all about animals and bosses and good luck find the next anmal
I know all about terraria! Great game 😉
I read somewhere that amphibian skin is made up in a way that handling actually hurts them, dont know if restraining then that much is appropriate
You’re right, it can damage the mucus layer on their skin. But it’s worse if you wash your hands thoroughly as any residual soap or chemicals will damage them even more. Handling them briefly won’t cause any long-term damage or any irritation as the mucus layer is constantly being regenerated, so holding them in the video shouldn’t be too detrimental. And I kept my hands moist with a little bit of distilled water while handling.
I thought touching frogs and toads with your hands/fingers is bad for them because they absorb things from your skin that isn't good for them.
I live in Cornwall and as a kid I seen so many frogs, toads and slow worms. I don't see any now and haven't in years. do you have a idea of why that is please?
I used to see far more reptiles and amphibians than I do today. They’ve come under threat - more people keeping fish in their ponds leaves frogs with nowhere to lay their spawn, a rise in cats and a loss of slow worms’ preferred woodland habitats is causing them to decline. It’s really sad.
We're is that I'd love to go there I didn't hear
My 6 year old cousin loves looking for bugs so he goes around my house flipping over rocks and stuff
I can relate to them, I can’t walk past a rock without turning it over
@@NaturalWorldFacts lol
why dont you a video on nightjars
You killed like half of those black wood ants smashing them with the rock...
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