Common skate
Despite its name, the "common" skate is not so common anymore. In fact, they are Critically Endangered.
Despite its name, the "common" skate is not so common anymore. In fact, they are Critically Endangered.
This rare anemone lives up to its name with a spectacular display of long, white tentacles.
Sand Hoppers really live up to their name, jumping high into the air when disturbed.
Hedgerows are one of our most easily encountered wildlife habitats, found lining roads, railways and footpaths, bordering fields and gardens and on the coast.
The slippery butterfish is a common sight in rockpools all around the UK. Look out for the distinctive black spots on their backs that look a lot like eyes!
This shiny beetle is common in wooded areas throughout the UK. As the name suggests, it specialises in hunting snails.
A most familiar seashore inhabitant, the common starfish truly lives up to its name in UK seas and rockpools!
It is easy to be confused by these flower-like animals with flowery names! The ‘daisy’ anemone is one of the larger UK anemone species!
This little cuttlefish really lives up to its name - it only reaches about 6cm long!