Common shrew
The diminutive common shrew has a distinctively pointy nose and tiny eyes. It lives life in the fast lane, eating every 2-3 hours to survive, and only living for a year or so. Look out for it in…
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Pygmy shrew
The diminutive pygmy shrew has a distinctively pointy nose and tiny eyes. It lives life in the fast lane, eating every 2-3 hours to survive, and only living for a year or so. Look out for it in…
Red-tailed bumblebee
Living up to its name, the red-tailed bumblebee is black with a big, red 'tail'.
Why do bats hang upside down?
When you think about bats, you probably think of mysterious little creatures hanging upside down from their feet with their wings wrapped around their bodies.
Weird beetles
Check out the 5 weirdest beetles you might encounter in the UK
Fireworks anemone
This rare anemone lives up to its name with a spectacular display of long, white tentacles.
Identify wildlife
From birds you hear singing in the park to bees you might spot buzzing around the playground - read our identify UK wildlife guides to work out what's what!
Welcome to the Rockpool Horror Show!
Life in our rockpools is more gruesome than you might think. Read on if you dare…
Common starfish
A most familiar seashore inhabitant, the common starfish truly lives up to its name in UK seas and rockpools!
Little cuttlefish
This little cuttlefish really lives up to its name - it only reaches about 6cm long!
Wild Wanderings
Wildlife Watcher Chloe lives by the coast in Wales and shares her favourite finds.
How to have an eco-christmas
Whether you celebrate a big family Christmas, or you just give out a few cards to your friends and neighbours to wish them a happy time, here are some quick tips for a greener Christmas!