The Independent reports Chris Packham is on a mission – to energise viewers with such amazement at the natural world, that they fall in love with science, and thereby help put us on track to improving our planet.

Speaking in an interview related to Packham’s currently broadcast series Animal Einsteins he says: “I want people to trust and believe in science so they can make best-informed decisions in every aspect of their lives, and certainly at this point in time, about the future of their lives and their children’s lives when it comes to looking after the planet – climate, biodiversity, overpopulation – all of the ingredients which are leading to our trials and tribulations.”