Slow worm
Despite appearances, the slow worm is actually a legless lizard, not a worm or a snake! Look out for it basking in the sun on heathlands and grasslands, or even in the garden, where it favours…
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Protected Species
All wildlife is important, but some rare and threatened species and habitats have extra protection in law or policy.
Invasive Species Week launches a new campaign and YouTube series
Invasive Species Week 2022 saw the launch of a new campaign and a YouTube series, aiming to ncrease awareness of invasive species and their impacts across Wales.
Horsehair worm
Horsehair worms are parasitic worms of the clade Nematoida alongside their sister taxa Nematoda, the roundworms. The most famous trait of certain species of horsehair worms is the ability to alter…
Green-leaf worm
This vibrant green worm is arguably the most attractive worm found on the rocky shore!
New Species of ‘Bug’ Discovered in the Cardigan Bay Region!
Cardigan Bay Volunteer Brent Wilson has discovered a new species of Bug! Brent’s work shows that there are still novel aspects of Cardigan Bay marine wildlife yet to be discovered!
Twin fan worm
Worms in the sea are anything but dull and this fan worm, resembling a Catherine wheel, is a perfect example of the intricate beauty these animals possess.
Honeycomb worm
Ever spotted a honeycomb-like mound on the beach and wondered what it was? It's a reef built entirely by worms!
Sand mason worm
This worm builds its own home out of bits of shell and sand. It can be spotted on the shore all around the UK.
Worm pipefish
The last thing you’d expect this extraordinary creature to be is a fish!
Conservation cattle work to bring species back from the brink across Wales
Butterfly populations have been boosted and rare flower species have flourished thanks to The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales’ work to create healthier and more resilient grasslands…
Spirorbis tube worm
Ever noticed lots of little white spirals on seaweed fronds on rocky shores? These are tiny tube worms!