Common brittlestar
This large brittlestar can be found in rockpools around much of the UK, but be gentle - its arms are very brittle and will break off if disturbed.
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Basking shark
This gentle giant is the largest shark in UK seas, reaching up to 12m in length. There's no need to fear them though, they only eat plankton!
Fast movers
Discover some of the fastest wildlife in the UK!
Duelling deer
Discover what the deer rut is and why they do it.
Poo Patrol
Discover the creatures with the dirty job of recycling dung!
Hidden Giants
Discover the secret fungi that help trees and plants thrive!
My reward
Carole has been volunteering at Idle Valley for seven years now; whilst she used to get involved with the heavy work out on the reserve, the garden is now her domain, working with the Recovery…
Handsome hawk-moths
Discover some of the UK's biggest and most impressive moths, the hawk-moths.
Land caddis
The Land caddis is the only caddisfly in the UK to spend its entire time on land, with no stage in water. Look in oak leaf litter over winter to see the grainy cases of the larvae, in which they…
How to go peat free at home
Our homes and gardens have an important role in the fight against climate change. Help preserve vital peatland by going peat free.
In your neighbourhood
Wherever you live, there are so many weird and wonderful wild creatures to discover.
Giant house spider
The giant house spider is one of our fastest invertebrates, running up to half a metre per second. This large, brown spider spins sheet-like cobwebs and pops up in the dark corners of houses,…