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Hereford & Worcester,6 mins

Following in the footsteps of Sir David Attenborough

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Filmmaker Ryan Eddowes is aiming to document the 40 lifeforms named after the legendary broadcaster - flora, fauna and fossils. Ryan shares with Yaz Rhoden how his journey and love of wildlife began with his grandparents introducing him to the outdoors and the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. In the years since he's become a qualified zoologist and herpetologist. He's since had two letters from Sir David, including a blessing to undertake his quest, dubbed 'Attenborough's Animals'. Ryan was born was born with clubfeet and has had an amputation below the knee. Discover how he's inspiring anyone wanting to follow their dreams. Image credit: Ryan Eddowes

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