This unusual fly ambushes bees, laying eggs inside of them.

You've probably spotted this long-legged spider hiding in the corner of a house or building.

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

Red squirrels are native to the UK but are a lot rarer than their grey cousins. They live in a few special places across the UK thanks to reintroduction projects.

The common octopus is a highly intelligent, active predator. It even has a secret weapon - special glands produce a venom that it uses to incapacitate its prey!

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

This funny-looking fish certainly won't be winning any beauty pageants, but it's a real contender for Father of the Year!

This hefty diving bird is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen around the coast or occasionally on large inland lakes.

The yellow flower heads of common ragwort are highly attractive to bees and other insects, including the cinnabar moth.