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Oak marble gall wasp

The oak marble gall wasp produces brown, marble-shaped growths, or 'galls', on oak twigs. Inside the gall, the larvae of the wasp feed on the host tissues, but cause little damage.

Habitat

Biogenic reefs

Hard structures created by living creatures, biogenic reefs provide a home for a variety of marine life.

My Wild Life

My world

I'm Gemma, the Marine Conservation Apprentice at Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Originally from the Channel Islands, I've grown up stumbling over the rocky shore and snorkelling over hazy…

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Common rosefinch

The common rosefinch is a rare visitor to the UK, usually passing through in autumn.

Species

Planaria

Planaria are flatworms in the phylum Platyhelminthes with amazing regeneration abilities giving them the title 'immortal under the edge of a knife'. There are many different species that…

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Long-tailed duck

This dainty seaduck is a winter visitor to our coasts, particularly in northern and eastern Scotland.

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Gwirfoddoli

Each volunteer makes a big difference in looking after the precious places around South and West Wales. Get involved – protect wildlife, have fun, get fit and meet people who share your interests! 
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Historic moment for Welsh beavers

The Wildlife Trusts in Wales and Beaver Trust warmly welcome new Welsh Government legislation recognising the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) as a native species and granting it protected status –…

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Mackerel

Mackerel are a sign of summer's arrival, when they appear inshore in huge numbers all around the UK. As well as being a sustainable seafood choice, they are an important food source for many…

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Tree pipit

This streaky brown bird is a summer visitor to Britain, favouring open woodlands in the north and west.

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Redstart

A summer visitor to the UK, the red-tailed redstart is a robin-sized bird that can be spotted in woodlands, parks and hedgerows, mainly in the north and west of the UK.