Wildlife

There are around 560 birds of prey species worldwide – but which is the most common to be found in the UK?

Around 250 species of owl have been discovered around the world – but which is the most common owl to be found in the UK?

Did you know there are just two individuals remaining in the UK’s resident orca population, which will soon go extinct?

Lobsters and crabs are often mistaken for each other. Carys McMillan explains how to tell two of our most common species - the shore crab and European lobster - apart

The reason for one of the biggest mass strandings in Scottish history is currently a mystery, says Mel Hobson

The fossil of a jawbone kept in the National Museum of Wales for decades has finally been identified as a new species of dinosaur. Scientists estimate that the prehistoric predator measured up to 7 metres long – roughly the length of a bus.

A new iguanodontian dinosaur, named Istiorachis macarthurae, has been identified on the Isle of Wight and it’s unlike any that has been found before…

Analysis of dinosaur footprints on Isle of Skye give insights into what - and how - dinosaurs used the area

You definitely don't want to find these mushrooms on your dinner plate

Thanks to ongoing reintroduction projects, pine martens are making a comeback in the UK – learn all about the elusive species with our expert guide to pine martens, including what they eat and best places to see one.

What is an American mink and how did they end up in the UK? What do they eat, where do they live and what is their environmental impact? Learn all about this controversial species with our comprehensive guide to mink.

Is ragwort dangerous to humans or animals? Learn what it is, where it can be found, its benefits for wildlife and the dangers associated with it in our expert ragwort guide. 

A fearsome-looking underwater predator, the water scorpion hides among weeds, using stealth and speed to catch unsuspecting prey.

It’s been said that conkers supposedly emit a toxic chemical that spiders will avoid – but is this actually true?

Butterfly numbers are up on 2024’s record lows but long-term declines continue, according to Butterfly Conservation’s 2025 Big Butterfly Count.

With a population estimated at 75 million, this humble rodent quietly rules Britain’s wild spaces – yet it often goes unnoticed by most of us.

From gardens to woodlands, millions of mice scurry across the UK. But which species is the most common?

It has been estimated that there could be a billion bats around the world – but which is the most common bat to be found in the UK?

The results of the Woodland Trust’s annual competition have been revealed, and the winner might surprise you

There is estimated 2.5 million species of fungi worldwide, but only a small fraction produce mushrooms – but what is the most common mushroom found in the UK?

The young holly fern was rediscovered by a naturalist on the rugged slopes of Cwm Idwal in Eryri National Park.

A selection of the strangest, most significant and best-known ancient trees growing in the UK’s forests, parks and gardens.

Get to know the world's second largest fish with our guide to Britain's basking sharks, including facts about the species and the best places to see them in the UK.

\these beautiful heathlands are well worth a visit

While it’s an ever-changing statistic, we introduce you to the most abundant butterfly species – and which country holds the title for having the most butterflies

At a sanctuary in Liberia, a group of devoted dogs are stepping up as unlikely carers to help raise orphaned chimpanzees