The water scorpion is not a true scorpion, but it certainly looks like one! An underwater predator, it uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. Its tail actually acts as a kind of '…

This tiny wading bird is most often seen in autumn, feeding on the muddy margins of wetlands.

Unlike many of its relatives, this shimmering shieldbug is a predator, feasting on caterpillars and a variety of other insects.

This dazzling dragonfly can be seen darting above tree-lined ponds in certain parts of Britain.

Once a rare visitor to the UK, this striking gull is now found nesting here in large colonies.

This beautiful moth is often found resting on leaves, though it does also fly during the day.

This stocky, brown mammal spends its life burrowing underground with its spade-like paws, hunting for earthworms to eat.

These large seals can often be seen bobbing in the sea or lying on beaches waiting for their food to go down.