Fungi come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, from the familiar mushrooms to cups, balls and brackets. But these bizarre structures appearing above the surface are just the fruiting bodies, which…

The wasp spider (Argiope bruennichi) is a striking and distinctive species of orb-weaving spider known for its bold, wasp-like appearance. They are found mostly in southern England but they are…

Conservation grazing is a forward-thinking method of using livestock for wildlife friendly, sustainable farming. Using livestock for conservation grazing purposes has increased in popularity in…

To sweeten the blow of summer drawing to a close, nature has one more display of striking colour before the muted tones of autumn kick in. This comes in the form of heather. This hardy plant…

The leafcutter bee is a solitary bee known for its unique behaviour of cutting leaves to construct its nests. These bees play a vital role in pollination, making them important contributors to…

The common froghopper (Philaenus spumarius) is capable of the most remarkable physical feat, rivalling anything on show at this year’s summer Paris 2024 Olympics. At around 5-7mm long, this…