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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
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The Week Junior Science+Nature
Black grouse
The male black grouse, or 'blackcock', is famed for its display behaviour, known as 'lekking'. A sight to behold, it fans out its tail and struts its stuff to show its…
Lizard orchid
The petals of the rare Lizard orchid's flowers form the head, legs and long tail of a lizard. They are greenish, with light pink spots and stripes, and smell strongly of goats! Spot this tall…
Water stick insect
The water stick insect looks just like a mantis. An underwater predator, it uses its front legs to catch its prey. Its tail acts as a kind of 'snorkel', so it can breathe in the water.…
Wild Gallery
Do a litter pick or beach clean!
Be a wildlife saviour and do a litter pick or beach clean!
Water scorpion
The water scorpion is not a true scorpion, but it certainly looks like one! An underwater predator, it uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. Its tail actually acts as a kind of '…
Gwenynen fêl
Mae gwenyn mêl wedi bod yn gwneud mêl i bobl ers miloedd o flynyddoedd! Mae’r gwenyn yma sy’n hawdd eu hadnabod yn weithwyr caled, yn byw mewn cychod mawr wedi’u creu o grwybrau cwyr.
Lakes
Lakes come in many forms: some are splendid and clear, while others are more reminiscent of a murky swamp. Each lake is strongly influenced by the underlying lakebed and the surrounding landscape…
Environment
Mud
From vast plains spreading across the seabed to intertidal flats exposed by the low tide, mud supports an incredible variety of wildlife.