A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.

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,…

This birch-loving moth can be seen flying on sunny days in early spring.

One of our largest ducks, the shelduck is a handsome creature with a dark green head, red bill and chestnut-brown band across its white body. Look out for it around most of our coastline,…

This large round urchin is sometimes found in rockpools, recognisable by its pink spiky shell (known as a test).

Badgers are the UK’s largest land predator and are one of the most well-known British species. They are famed for their black and white stripes and sturdy body, using their strong front paws to…