The Nature Guy
Join Mark Marshall - Nature Guy as he shares his extraordinary encounters with everything from puff adders to reptiles in this entertaining ten-part series that will amaze shock and enlighten you!
10 Episodes
Why you need to rethink that bird feeder
The beauty of our feathered friends, birdsong in the morning - what could be sweeter? In the first episode of this eye-opening series, Mark fills us in on what they don't tell you when you buy that bird feeder.
Serpentine encounters
Across the globe snakes are becoming popular as pets – dubbed the ‘snake guy’ by folk in GQ, you will find many of them in Mark’s home. Should you happen to find one relaxing in front of the TV one day, here's the plan.
The 'itsy bitsy spider' or the Tarantula - which should we fear the most?
While generally harmless, spiders get a bad rap from humans despite performing the vital function of controlling insect populations. Mark often receives frantic calls from folk who say they have been bitten by spiders.
Owls - and why we need to give a hoot
In days of old owls were often viewed as being the harbingers of bad luck – a myth that persists in some cultures today - nothing could be further from the truth. As birds of prey, they perform some vital functions for mankind and should be protected at all costs.
The Honey Bee, hard times and humans
The hard-working Honey Bee is a super pollinator for fruits, flowers and vegetables and needs its honey for energy to perform these life-preserving functions - but man wants the honey too. This is why where we get our honey from matters.
Some tortoise truths
Tortoises, the longest-living land animals in the world, do not have it easy in today's world. From pet tortoises to muti, and everything in between - the truth about these strange-looking reptiles.
Snakes and their oft strange names
From the Skaap Steker to the Rhombic - ophiophilists will love this episode about how snakes often get their common names, many having no scientific basis at all.
Geckos in the home
Yes, it's true - Geckos can lick their eyeballs and can grow their tails back if they break off! While some find them a nuisance, Mark explains how we can amicably share our living spaces with these colourful lizards.
An 'old world lizard' - the chameleon
With their panoramic vision and tongues twice as long as their bodies, the Chameleon is a fascinating creature. In this episode, Mark turns everything we've been led to believe about the chameleon on its head with some scientific facts.
Weirdest call outs
In this final episode, Mark recounts some of his strangest callouts. Hair- raising? - no! Hilarious - yes!