European otter
The sinuous otter is an excellent swimmer and can be seen hunting in wetlands, rivers and along the coast - try the west coast of Scotland, West Wales, the West Country or East Anglia for the best…
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
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Stoat
The stoat is a small mustelid, related to the weasel and otter. It has an orange body, black-tipped tail and distinctive bounding gait. Spot it on grassland, heaths and in woodlands across the UK…
My bigger picture
Acclaimed underwater photographer Paul Naylor has been diving and capturing images of life in the waters around the British coast for years, with over 2,000 dives to his name. He knows the impact…
Jelly ear
As the name suggests, this fungus looks uncannily like an ear!
Gorse shieldbug
As the name suggests, this large shieldbug is often found on gorse bushes.
Red-tailed bumblebee
Living up to its name, the red-tailed bumblebee is black with a big, red 'tail'.
Common skate
Despite its name, the "common" skate is not so common anymore. In fact, they are Critically Endangered.
Fireworks anemone
This rare anemone lives up to its name with a spectacular display of long, white tentacles.
Sand hopper
Sand Hoppers really live up to their name, jumping high into the air when disturbed.
Black snail beetle
This shiny beetle is common in wooded areas throughout the UK. As the name suggests, it specialises in hunting snails.
Red mullet
A strikingly beautiful fish, it is not hard to see where the ‘red’ mullet gets its name from!
Little cuttlefish
This little cuttlefish really lives up to its name - it only reaches about 6cm long!