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Annual meadow-grass
Annual meadow-grass is a coarse, vigorous grass that can be found on waste ground, bare grassland and in lawns. In some situations, it can be considered a weed.
Common sexton beetle
The Common sexton beetle is one of several burying beetle species in the UK. An undertaker of the animal world, it buries dead animals like mice and birds, and feeds and breeds on the corpses.
Spiny lobster
Spiny lobster, crawfish, crayfish, rock lobsters - many names, one animal! This pretty lobster was made extinct in many areas through overfishing, but is now making a slow comeback.
Wood avens
Look for wood avens along hedgerows and in woodlands. Its yellow flowers appear in spring and provide nectar for insects; later, they turn to red, hooked seedheads that can easily stick to a…
Ocean quahog
This large burrowing bivalve is found on sandy seabeds around much of the UK. It is the longest-lived animal known to man, with one individual found to be 507 years old!
Go nuts for Red Squirrel Week
Autumn is fast approaching, bringing with it one of our favourite weeks of the year: Red Squirrel Week (23 – 29 September). Shanna Rice, Red Squirrel Officer, extols the virtues of this beautiful…
Keeping wildlife safe whilst enjoying your pets
We are a nation of animal lovers, but sometimes our furry pet friends can wreak havoc on the many wild animals we share our gardens and outdoor space with, such as birds, squirrels and hedgehogs.…