Three-spined stickleback
A diminutive but aggressive predator, the three-spined stickleback hunts tadpoles and small fish. It is also known for fiercely protecting its nest of eggs until they hatch. Look for it in ponds,…
A diminutive but aggressive predator, the three-spined stickleback hunts tadpoles and small fish. It is also known for fiercely protecting its nest of eggs until they hatch. Look for it in ponds,…
Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!
The spiny spider crab lives up to its name in every way! Their distinctive spiny shells are often found washed up on beaches.
30 Days Wild is The Wildlife Trust’s national campaign challenging people to get outside and do something wild every single day in June - 30 fun and exciting ‘Random Acts of Wildness’. There is…
An extremely rare sea slug has been spotted off the coast of the Isles of Scilly.
There are several species of cucumber spider, recognised by their bright green abdomen.
It’s not too late to save UK nature but we must act now - that is the conclusion from a coalition of more than 50 leading wildlife and research organisations behind the State of Nature 2016 report…
There are several species of spider that live in our wetlands, but the water spider is the only one that spends its life under the water. In its pond habitats, it looks silvery because of the air…
It’s all aboard for this year’s Open Gardens events with a number of new gardens opening this year along with established favourites. One is even offering visitors a steam train ride, while others…
The spiked shieldbug has fearsome shoulder projections or 'spikes' and a predatory nature. This brown bug feeds on caterpillars and other insects in woodlands and on heathlands.