Tope shark
This slender and elegant shark species is often found close to shore all around our coasts and can grow up to 6 feet long.
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Chwilio
Pineappleweed
Pineappleweed is an introduced species that has become a widespread 'weed' of disturbed ground, such as pavements and roadsides and gardens. It has feathery leaves and yellow flower…
Horseradish
Horseradish is used as a well-loved condiment. This member of the cabbage family is actually an introduced species in the UK, but causes no harm in the wild.
December moth
This fluffy moth is one of the few species that fly in winter.
Ghosts, goblins and witches
This Halloween, discover some of our most spooktacular species.
Corkwing wrasse
One of the most striking and beautiful reef species found in the UK!
Giant hogweed
As its name suggests, giant hogweed it a large umbellifer with distinctively ridged, hollow stems. An introduced species, it is an invasive weed of riverbanks, where it prevents native species…
My favourite show
Ben keeps a diary of all the wildlife that he spots. He challenges himself to see new species: if he finds something that he doesn’t recognise, he takes a photograph so that he can look it up.
Tahlia Paige
Find out how this surface pattern designer is using her business to protect her favourite species.
Wales Resilient Ecological Network (WaREN)
The Wales Resilient Ecological Network (WaREN) will establish a framework for tackling invasive species across Wales.
Cucumber spider
There are several species of cucumber spider, recognised by their bright green abdomen.
Deep-water corals
The skeletons of deep-water corals form mounds that can support over 1,000 species of invertebrates and fish.