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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Chwilio
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Gwyllt! yw cangen iau Yr Ymddiriedolaethau Natur. Yn angerddol am bopeth gwyllt, mae Gwyllt! yn darparu gwybodaeth i blant am fywyd gwyllt y DU ac yn darparu cyngor ac ysbrydoliaeth o bethau i'w gwneud i helpu.
European hedgehog
These beloved spiny mammals come out at night to hoover up beetles, worms and other invertebrates.
Nursehound
The nursehound is a nocturnal predator, hunting smaller fish close to the seafloor.
Slender groundhopper
This stocky relative of grasshoppers is found on damp ground close to water.
Wasp beetle
A clever mimic, the wasp beetle is black-and-yellow and moves in a jerky, flight-like fashion - fooling predators into thinking it is actually a more harmful common wasp. Look for it in hedgerows…
Mallard
The much-loved mallard is our most familiar duck, found across town and country. If you're feeding the ducks please don't feed them bread - it's not good for them! Instead, they…
Burnet companion
This day-flying moth is found on flowery meadows, often in the company of other moths and butterflies.
Barn owl
The beautiful barn owl is, perhaps, our most-loved owl. With its distinctive heart-shaped face, pure white feathers and ghostly silent flight, it's easy to identify. Look out for it flying…
How long do insects live?
Insects are the most successful creatures on earth. They were here before the dinosaurs and there are now over 800,000 different species across all continents!
Mauve stinger
This species can pack a powerful sting, so be sure not to get too close!
Redstart
A summer visitor to the UK, the red-tailed redstart is a robin-sized bird that can be spotted in woodlands, parks and hedgerows, mainly in the north and west of the UK.