Little cuttlefish
This little cuttlefish really lives up to its name - it only reaches about 6cm long!
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Chwilio
Ocean quahog
This large burrowing bivalve, also known as the Icelandic cyprine, is found on sandy seabeds around much of the UK. It is the longest-lived animal known to man, with one individual found to be 507…
Rainbow wrack
A bushy brown seaweed that appears bright blue underwater.
Wood avens
Look for wood avens along hedgerows and in woodlands. Its yellow flowers appear in spring and provide nectar for insects; later, they turn to red, hooked seedheads that can easily stick to a…
Duke of Burgundy
This beautiful orange and brown butterfly is now a rare sight in the UK
My remedy
Elise has been coming to Potted Histories for four years. The activities help her overcome the pain that arthritis causes her, and to cope better with her diabetes because being outside makes her…
Poo Dunnit
Learn to recognise animal poo
How to build a pond
A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.
Fast movers
Discover some of the fastest wildlife in the UK!
Wooing in the wild
A peek at the passionate world of animal courtship
Spotted cowrie
This small sea snail is easily identifiable by the 3 brown spots on the top of its shell.
Tope shark
This slender and elegant shark species is often found close to shore all around our coasts and can grow up to 6 feet long.