Megan McCubbin explained

Megan McCubbin
Birth Date:8 February 1995
Birth Place:United Kingdom
Occupation:Zoologist, conservationist, photographer, television presenter
Years Active:2017–present
Parents:Chris Packham (stepfather)
Notable Works:Springwatch

Megan McCubbin (born 8 February 1995) is an English zoologist, conservationist, photographer and television presenter.[1]

Biography

McCubbin was born on 8 February 1995; her mother is Jo McCubbin, a nurse.[2] [3] [4] [5] When Megan was two years old, her mother began dating Chris Packham, and they later married. They divorced in 2008.[6]

McCubbin has dyslexia and took Environmental Studies at A-level. A foundation year in Biological Science led her to study Zoology at the University of Liverpool.[7] [3]

In 2017 she hosted an episode of the BBC documentary series Undercover Tourist about the bear bile industry,[8] and became a regular reporter on Al Jazeera's Earthrise programme.[9] [10] She presented an episode of Planet Defenders in which she investigated why protected sharks were being caught and sold as 'Rock Salmon'. With her stepfather Chris Packham,[11] she has co-hosted Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Winterwatch on BBC Two since 2020.[12] [13] In 2021, Packham and McCubbin co-hosted Chris and Meg's Wild Summer for the BBC.[14]

In May and June 2022, McCubbin presented Springwatch from the Kielder Forest, Hauxley Nature Reserve and Newcastle-upon-Tyne.[15] In August 2022, she joined the presenting team on Animal Park, a 15-part series filmed at Longleat in Wiltshire and broadcast daily on BBC One and BBC Two.[16] [17]

Books

Notes and References

  1. News: Packham and McCubbin to explore 'wonder of the wild'. Cowdery, Katherine. 31 July 2020. 29 October 2020. The Bookseller.
  2. Web site: Instagram . www.instagram.com . 8 February 2024 . 12 February 2025.
  3. News: Meet Chris Packham's new Springwatch side-kick: his 25-year-old step-daughter . . Christine Smith . 27 May 2020. 26 January 2021 . subscription.
  4. Web site: Megan McCubbin . 8 February 2024 . 12 February 2025.
  5. Web site: Who is Megan McCubbin? All you need to know about the wildlife television presenter. Debbie. Graham. 22 May 2024. Countryfile.
  6. Web site: Chris Packham discusses partner Charlotte Corney's connection with his stepdaughter Megan. . 9 October 2022.
  7. Web site: 10 questions with Megan McCubbin . . Emma-Louise Pritchard . 20 January 2021 . 26 January 2021.
  8. Vietnam's Bear Farms . Undercover Tourist . 1 . . 31 May 2017 . 7 February 2026.
  9. Web site: Who is Megan McCubbin? Everything you need to know about the Springwatch presenter . 2023-07-05 . Discover Wildlife.
  10. Web site: earthrise Video Al Jazeera . 2023-07-05 . Al Jazeera.
  11. News: Chris Packham interview: 'Megan is great. She knows my foibles and limits. And I know hers' . Crampton, Robert . The Times. 29 August 2020. 29 October 2020 . subscription.
  12. News: Who is Chris Packham's stepdaughter, Megan McCubbin?. Country Living. 29 October 2020. 20 October 2020. Walden, Lisa.
  13. Web site: Autumnwatch 2021, Episode 1. 2021-10-29. BBC Programme Index.
  14. Web site: Wehrstedt. Lisa. 2021-08-18. Chris Packham joined by step-daughter Megan McCubbin for new wildlife series. 2021-08-21. Metro.
  15. Web site: Springwatch 2022 is back, but is missing one of the team . 24 May 2022 .
  16. 9 August 2022 . Animal Park, Summer 2022 . Episode 1 . 11 August 2022 . BBC iPlayer.
  17. Web site: 22 July 2022 . Zoologist Megan McCubbin joins BBC One's Animal Park presenting team . 2022-08-11 . BBC Media Centre.

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