Mullein
You're more likely to see the attractive, brightly coloured caterpillars than the mullein moth itself.
You're more likely to see the attractive, brightly coloured caterpillars than the mullein moth itself.
Barnacles are so common on our rocky shores that you've probably never really noticed them. They're the little grey bumps covering the rocks that hurt your feet when you're…
This large, brown beetle can be seen swarming around streetlights in spring. They live underground as larvae for years and emerge as adults often in large numbers. Listen for their characteristic…
The rare natterjack toad is found at just a few coastal locations, where it prefers shallow pools on sand dunes, heaths and marshes.
The beautiful pink and white bands of a Painted topshell make it easy to see where this little sea snail got its name!
Sea potatoes may have a funny name, but they are perfectly adapted for life in the sand. They are a type of sea urchin that live in a burrow in the sand, feeding on dead animals and plants using…
Colour in the different types of dolphin that live in the sea.
Colour in the wonderful things that live under the sea.
Beavers are the engineers of the animal world, creating wetlands where wildlife can thrive. After a 400-year absence, beavers are back in Britain!
These little critters are related to the woodlice you find in your garden and play a very important role on rocky shores.
The White admiral is a striking black-and-white butterfly with a delicate flight that includes long glides. It prefers shady woodlands where it feeds on Bramble.