The common octopus is a highly intelligent, active predator. It even has a secret weapon - special glands produce a venom that it uses to incapacitate its prey!

Found on rocky shores around the UK, Chitons are a kind of mollusc identifiable by their characteristic coat-of-mail shells.

Their long narrow shells are a common sight on our shores, especially after storms, but the animals themselves live buried in the sand.

This common hoverfly can be recognised by the dark markings behind its head, which often resemble the Batman logo.

The spiny spider crab lives up to its name in every way! Their distinctive spiny shells are often found washed up on beaches.

The giant house spider is one of our fastest invertebrates, running up to half a metre per second. This large, brown spider spins sheet-like cobwebs and pops up in the dark corners of houses,…

This sponge is found on rocky shores around the UK and looks like a thick bready crust (if you use your imagination a bit!).

The brown hare is known for its long, black-tipped ears and fast running - it can reach speeds of 45mph when evading predators.

The common cockle is a traditional seaside favourite, both for its white shells often found in the sand and for the yummy snack of cockles doused in malt vinegar.