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Cut-leaved germander (Teucrium botrys)
Cut-leaved germander is a hairy plant that, as the common name suggests, has leaves that are cut into a number of oblong-shaped lobes. The…
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Asian white-backed vulture (Gyps bengalensis)
The Asian white-backed vulture has recently undergone a catastrophic population crash, which threatens the survival of this species. It is a…
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Pill woodlouse (Armadillidium vulgare)
Woodlice are not insects, but are crustaceans; more closely related to crabs and shrimps than insects. The body is divided into three main…
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Six-spot burnet moth (Zygaena filipendulae)
The six-spot burnet moth (Zygaena filipendulae) is a brightly coloured day-flying moth. Its bright colours warn potential predators…
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Marsh marigold (Caltha palustris)
Marsh marigold, also known as kingcup, is believed to be one of Britain’s most ancient native plants. It may have been growing here since…
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Small white (Pieris rapae)
This widespread and familiar white butterfly is one of the most common butterflies in Europe. As the name suggests, adults have whitish…
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Small copper butterfly (Lycaena phlaeus)
One of the UK’s smaller butterflies, the small copper makes up for its diminutive size by being one of the most territorial and aggressive…
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Common cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha)
This common, large beetle often crashes into lighted windows at night during early summer. It is a familiar beetle that belongs to the same…
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Scarlet pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis)
As the alternative names of shepherd’s sundial and shepherd’s weather-glass suggest, scarlet pimpernel is well-known for its ability to…
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Grass snake (Natrix natrix)
The grass snake (Natrix natrix) is Britain's largest terrestrial reptile. This snake is typically olive-green, brown or greyish in colour…
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Green toad (Pseudepidalea viridis)
An attractively patterned amphibian, the green toad (Pseudepidalea viridis) is a medium-sized toad with a light grey to cream or olive back…
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Levant sparrowhawk (Accipiter brevipes)
A handsome, small-bodied bird of prey, the Levant sparrowhawk can be distinguished by its barred underparts and striking, dark red eyes. The…
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White wagtail (Motacilla alba)
The white wagtail (Motacilla alba) is instantly recognisable thanks to its distinctive black and white plumage, loud tsli-vitt call…
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Geoffroy’s bat (Myotis emarginatus)
Geoffroy’s bat (Myotis emarginatus) is a relatively small bat characterized by a distinct notch on each ear, hence its alternative name of…
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Nilgiri marten (Martes gwatkinsii)
The Nilgiri marten (Martes gwatkinsii) is a slender and graceful mammal that is well-adapted to its semi-arboreal lifestyle. Like other…
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Brown thrasher (Toxostoma rufum)
Thrush-like in appearance, the brown thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) is a relatively large, skulking bird native to North America. It is…
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Vestal cuckoo bee (Bombus vestalis)
Until recently, cuckoo bumblebees were once considered to belong to a separate genus (Psithyrus) in recognition of their distinctive…
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Common froghopper (Philaenus spumarius)
This small, common froghopper is variably patterned with brown, black and white. The wings are held like a tent over the body. It has…
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Laughing dove (Stigmatopelia senegalensis)
The laughing dove (Stigmatopelia senegalensis) gets its name from its particularly characteristic call, which sounds like human laughter…
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Crab spider (Misumena vatia)
There is just a single species in Britain belonging to the genus Misumena. As the common name suggests, it is reminiscent of a crab, with…
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Austral thrush (Turdus falcklandii)
The Austral thrush (Turdus falcklandii) is the most southerly-ranging thrush species, occurring in the southernmost parts of South America…
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Dunnock (Prunella modularis)
The dunnock (Prunella modularis) is a common bird of gardens, woods and parks, familiar to many people still under its old name of…
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Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris)
The common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) is a familiar and much feared social insect. They are quite large insects, with an obvious 'waist'…
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Small heath butterfly (Coenonympha pamphilus)
The small heath is amongst the smallest of the butterflies found in the UK. It has pale orange upperwings bordered with brown and with brown…
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Siberian weasel (Mustela sibirica)
Information on the Siberian weasel is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Meadow brown (Maniola jurtina)
The meadow brown is a common butterfly. It is dark brown in colour with an eye-spot on each forewing. Females can be distinguished from…
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Ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata)
This common plantain has dark green, narrow lance-shaped leaves that form rosettes. The deep veins visible on the leaves have earned the…
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Golden jackal (Canis aureus)
The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a slender, medium-sized canid with long legs, a long, pointed muzzle, and a relatively short, bushy tail…
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Garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
The garden spider (Araneus diadematus) is a very common, large orb-web spider. The colour is variable, ranging from pale yellow to…
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Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
The goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) is a strikingly beautiful bird, with a bright red face, black and white head and a deep golden…
