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Garden ponds for insects
Making a pond in your garden is a marvellous way to attract wildlife, but have you ever thought how vital it might be for insects? Dr Cath explains more ...
River mammals
Mammals in your garden
Averting the Insect Apocalypse
I have been obsessed by insects for all of my life; they are amazing, often beautiful, and with fascinating, peculiar lives.
National Mammal Week
National Mammal Week 2023 is taking place from 9th-15th October, hot on the heels of Red Squirrel Awareness Week. What a pleasure to celebrate our little-known British mammals!
Water stick insect
The water stick insect looks just like a mantis. An underwater predator, it uses its front legs to catch its prey. Its tail acts as a kind of 'snorkel', so it can breathe in the water.…
Mammal mysteries
Have you spotted any mysterious tracks or unexplained droppings? Solve the case with some tips from Darren Tansley, the Mammal Detective.
My coffee shop
Friends Dawn and Ann meet up every fortnight for a walk and a catch up on one of their local nature reserves.
River wildlife and habitats
Honeysuckle
A true wildlife 'hotel', Honeysuckle is a climbing plant that caters for all kinds of wildlife: it provides nectar for insects, prey for bats, nest sites for birds and food for small…
Red-breasted carrion beetle
These distinctive beetles are often found around dead birds and small mammals.