The hairy-footed flower bee can be seen in gardens and parks in spring and summer, visiting tubular flowers like red dead-nettle and comfrey. As its name suggests, it has long, orange hairs on its…

The fearsome-looking hornet may not be a well-loved insect, but it is actually much less aggressive than the common wasp. It is also an important pollinator and a predator of species that feed on…

This funny-looking fish certainly won't be winning any beauty pageants, but it's a real contender for Father of the Year!

This large shrike visits the UK in small numbers each year, passing through on migration or spending the winter here.

This dazzling moss grows in dark places, catching any faint light to glow a golden-green.