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Backshall makes nature 'cool' to inspire children

Backshall makes nature 'cool' to inspire children
BBC Science Friday 02 October 2026, 09:27 UTC 1 min read
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Steve Backshall says growing up with rescue animals helped inspire his passion for nature.

Steve Backshall says growing up with rescue animals helped inspire his passion for nature.
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