Can Snails Repair Their Broken Shells?
In most cases a badly broken shell spells the end for a snail but read on to see how one lucky fellow survived thanks to the efforts of steady handed vet. Read more
Animals
Animals.
Last Days of the Drunken Wasps
As the summer draws to a close wasps become bold, aggressive and even more unpopular than usual but their unruly behaviour hides a sad tale. Read more
Cinnabar Moth (Tyria Jacobaeae)
The cinnabar moth is a daylight flying moth with caterpillars that are prone to cannibalism. Sadly they are in decline (and not because they keep eating each other). Read more
A Common Darter Takes it’s First Flight
We filmed a common darter dragonfly emerging unexpectedly from a two-gallon bucket full of blanket weed. See it open its wings and take its first flight. Read more
The Violet Ground Beetle
The violet ground beetle is a fast moving predator who’s a gardener’s best friend (unless the gardener picks it up). Read more
The Decline of the House Sparrow
Don’t turn your back on our humble house sparrow. Numbers are in decline and there’s plenty you can do to help Britain’s pluckiest bird. Read more
The Flat Backed Millipede (Polydesmus angustus)
The flat backed millipede (Polydesmus angustus) looks a bit like a centipede but, unlike a centipede, it’s not going to chase you down inject you with venom and eat you. Read more
The harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis)
This ladybird may keep the greenfly off your roses but it’s a long way from home and it’s causing trouble. If you see one you might just want to tell someone about it. Read more
The Common Toad (Bufo bufo)
The common toad may not be the most agile but if cornered can use chemical weapons to stop themselves becoming a meal for their many predators. Read more
First Froglets of the Year
All over the UK tadpoles are losing their tails, gaining some limbs and making their first forays on to dry land. Read more