Our only venomous snake, the shy adder can be spotted basking in the sunshine in woodland glades and on heathlands.

These large seals can often be seen bobbing in the sea or lying on beaches waiting for their food to go down.

Also known as the two-coloured mason bee, this beautiful bee is famous for nesting in old snail shells.

This dashing diving duck is a winter visitor to the UK's seas, coastal lakes and occasionally inland water bodies.

This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.

Living up to its name, the red-tailed bumblebee is black with a big, red 'tail'.

These energetic dolphins are often spotted in large groups which will approach boats, bowriding and leaping alongside. At sea, they can form superpods - huge groups made up of thousands of…

This large shrike visits the UK in small numbers each year, passing through on migration or spending the winter here.

The wolf spider can be found in a wide range of habitats, including the garden. It hunts down its prey, leaping on it just like a wolf. Spiders are beneficial neighbours, helping to manage garden…