Temperate rainforest
Luscious temperate rainforest once covered vast areas of the British Isles, but now only fragments remain in the west. These areas of rainforest are also known as Atlantic woodland or Celtic…
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Chwilio
Serrated wrack
This brown seaweed lives in the lower shore and gets its name from the serrated edges to its fronds.
Tufted duck
This comical little duck lives up to its name – look out for the black tuft of feathers on its head!
Why do fish have scales?
Most fish have scales, but not all! And did you know that not all scales are the same?
Wildlife zone
From minibeasts to mammals - you'll find information on the UK's amazing animal life here.
How to install a water butt
Water butts lower the risks of local flooding and will reduce water bills by conserving the water you already have. They're great for watering the garden, refilling the pond - or even washing…
How to use less plastic
Plastic waste is bad news for the sea and for wildlife. Here's what you can do about it.
Mountain hare
The mountain hare lives in the Scottish Highlands and the north of England. They are renowned for turning white in winter to match their upland surroundings.
Porbeagle shark
The porbeagle shark is a member of the shark family Lamnidae, making it one of the closest living relatives of the great white shark.
The Smart Happy Project: Phases of the moon
Lisa's monthly blog will help you develop a new super power - to find the patterns in nature. Have you noticed how the moon changes shape?
My spa day
For Lucy, the wind and salty spray of the Atlantic Ocean is more relaxing than any spa treatment and being surrounded by amazing wildlife, like Common Dolphins, Minke Whales and Harbour Porpoise…
Brown rat
The brown rat has a bad reputation, but it mostly lives side-by-side with us without any problems. It can be seen in any habitat.