Wildlife & Conservation
This wide animal group includes insects, worms, mollusks, and all other animal life that have no backbone.
The bee fly is an interesting and dangerous looking insect. Despite their alarming looks they do not sting or bite but their larvae have a more sinister secret. Read more
Cellar spiders, they’re quite scary to look at and have messy webs. Not a suitable housemate you may think. Well think again… Read more
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 a steady-handed vet. Read more
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
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
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 is a fast moving predator who’s a gardener’s best friend (unless the gardener picks it up). Read more
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
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
This furry little spider has some tricks up it’s (eight) sleeve(s) that make it an accomplished hunter that doesn’t even need to spin a web. Read more