Identify prints in the snow
Spotted animal prints in the snow? Identify the UK wildlife including rabbits, birds and otters whose footprints and tracks you might have seen in the snow.
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Chwilio
Palm oil and why it matters
Palm oil is a type of vegetable oil but sadly a lot of tropical habitat is being destroyed to make it. This means many animals are losing their homes.
My classroom
Passionate about the oceans and the diverse life that they hold, Bex is lucky enough to be able to teach scuba diving to university students at Plymouth University. This provides her with the…
Rosemary beetle
This beautiful beetle only arrived in the UK in 1960s but is now a common sight on garden herbs.
Green-leaf worm
This vibrant green worm is arguably the most attractive worm found on the rocky shore!
Dryad's saddle
This big, beautiful fungus is a common one that can often be spotted popping out of trees.
Black snail beetle
This shiny beetle is common in wooded areas throughout the UK. As the name suggests, it specialises in hunting snails.
Knot grass
A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.
Yellow-browed warbler
This charming little warbler is an increasingly common sight in autumn, when migrants pass through the UK.
Oyster drill
This is a predominantly subtidal species but can be found on the lowest parts of a sheltered rocky shore in summer.
Lobster
A well known inhabitant of UK seas, common lobsters can reach up to 60cm in length.
Cattle egret
This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.