These gruesome sounding creatures are actually a type of coral! They get their name as they branch out into lobes as they grow - making them look like fingers on a hand.

The herring gull is the typical 'seagull' of our seaside resorts, though our coastal populations have declined in recent decades.

Efallai bod bronwennod yn edrych yn hoffus ond maen nhw’n gallu bwyta llygod pengrwn, llygod ac adar mewn dim o dro! Maen nhw’n perthyn i ddyfrgwn a charlymod, sy’n amlwg o weld eu corff main, hir…

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

The rare wildcat is so similar to a domestic tabby that interbreeding is a serious threat to its survival. Although known as the 'tiger of the Highlands', it is shy and elusive, making…

One of the earliest moths to emerge each year, spending the winter as a pupa and flying from March to May.

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

Caddisflies are a large order of insects that can be found in all kinds of wetlands. The larvae are known for making cases to pupate in, gathering stones, sand and leaves, and wrapping them with…