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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

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Breadcrumb sponge

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

My Wild Life

My memories

Richard used to work in the docks across the water from Thurrock Thameside Nature Park. Since his wife died, he likes to get away from the hustle and bustle, coming out with his dog to escape and…

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Viper's-bugloss

The upright, blue flower spikes of Viper's-bugloss can be spotted on chalk grassland, sand dunes, cliffs and banks. Its spotted stem is thought to resemble a viper.

My Wild Life

My city break

The hustle and bustle of city life melts away when Kathryn visits Camley Street Natural Park. Without leaving central London, she can go from man-made soaring skyscrapers to an oasis-like…

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Identify moths

Identify moths. Have a look at our moth ID sheet to work out what kind of moth you have spotted.
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Brilliant butterflies

Spotted a butterfly but not sure what it is? Here are some common British butterflies you might see in your garden, and how to identify them.
My Wild Life

My experiment

Simon has been restoring Wild Meadows for three years. By planting trees, digging a lake and sowing meadows, he is showing how quickly wildlife like otters, badgers and tawny owls can return, and…

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Common brittlestar

This large brittlestar can be found in rockpools around much of the UK, but be gentle - its arms are very brittle and will break off if disturbed.

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Basking shark

This gentle giant is the largest shark in UK seas, reaching up to 12m in length. There's no need to fear them though, they only eat plankton!

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Ground-ivy

Despite its name, Ground-ivy is actually a member of the dead-nettle family. It is a clump-forming, aromatic plant that likes woodlands, hedgerows and damp places.

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Reddish buff

A very rare species, this moth is now limited to one site in the UK. Males can be a striking reddish buff in colour.