Yussef Rafik

Yussef Rafik is a British zoologist, wildlife TV presenter and children’s author. Born in Peterborough, UK, Yussef studied Zoology at the University of Reading and worked as a zookeeper before moving into TV presenting. He is most known for his work on BBC Earth, hosting shows such as Bugface, After We’ve Gone, and 24 Hours With, but has also presented for the likes of Sky Nature, BBC Bitesize, CBBC, and Aardman Animations. His children’s books, Don’t Squish A Slug and How To Be An Eco Explorer, focus on some of the planet’s less-loved but equally important creatures and aim to inspire more people to cherish our natural world. Yussef’s upcoming book, Who Makes The World Work?, will further showcase his passion for invertebrates and invite young audiences to explore the world beneath their feet in a new way.

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