About Michaela

Favourite animal
I don't have an absolute favourite but primates are pretty cool, especially orang-utans, lemurs, gorillas and chimps. I'm also a big fan of whales, dolphins and sharks.

Favourite food
I love tinned sweetcorn.

Motto for life
Focus on the positive and make the most of it!!

Best moment on The Really Wild Show
There are loads - bathing elephants in Sri Lanka, diving with great white sharks in South Africa, and playing with baby chimps in Cameroon.

Worst moment on The Really Wild Show
Filming midges in Scotland!

Most exotic place you've been to
The Galapagos Islands.

Dream date
Brad Pitt.

Favourite films
The Life of Brian and The Wizard of Oz.

Star sign
Aries.

Previous jobs
Avon Lady, dancer, filing clerk.

Favourite bands
Madonna and David Gray.

Describe yourself in one sentence
Honest, reliable, stubborn, caring although sometimes selfish and occasionally insecure.

Hobbies
Cinema, theatre (especially musicals), eating out, diving and travel.

Greatest fear
That we are destroying our planet.