Little cuttlefish
This little cuttlefish really lives up to its name - it only reaches about 6cm long!
This little cuttlefish really lives up to its name - it only reaches about 6cm long!
Their long narrow shells are a common sight on our shores, especially after storms, but the animals themselves live buried in the sand.
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This slender and elegant shark species is often found close to shore all around our coasts and can grow up to 6 feet long.
Ancient woodland on an abandoned sea cliff.
The White admiral is a striking black-and-white butterfly with a delicate flight that includes long glides. It prefers shady woodlands where it feeds on Bramble.
The brown hare is known for its long, black-tipped ears and fast running - it can reach speeds of 45mph when evading predators.
As the UK’s tallest bird the common crane is instantly recognisable with the ruffle of tail feathers and very long legs. Their bugling call is also very distinctive.
The sea hare looks like a sea slug – but in fact has an internal shell. They can be up to 20cm long but are usually much shorter.
This large shieldbug lives up to its name, bristling with long pale hairs. It's a common sight in parks, hedgerows and woodland edges in much of the UK.