As the name suggests, this large shieldbug is often found on gorse bushes.

This bizarre bug can be found on plants in woodland rides and clearings.

A small fish found on rocky shores in the south and west of Britain.

This large burrowing bivalve, also known as the Icelandic cyprine, 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…

A large colourful sea slug found on rocky shores around the UK.

Pignut is a small umbellifer, with edible tubers, that is found in woods, hedges and grasslands.

The brent goose flies to the UK for the milder winter. Two populations arrive: those with dark bellies can be found around Eastern England; while those with pale bellies can be found in the North…

The common squid is a weird and wonderful predator found all around our coasts.

This vibrant green worm is arguably the most attractive worm found on the rocky shore!

Risso’s dolphins are mysterious creatures usually only found in deep, offshore waters.

This long-lived bivalve can be found buried in the sand on the south and west coasts of the UK.