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Woodland wildlife Olympics quiz
Test your nature knowledge as we pit fur against feather in an imaginary woodland Olympics. Some of the results might surprise you!
Charlie Mellor • 10 Jul 2024
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Grass snake or adder? How to tell the difference between UK reptiles
Discover more about our common native reptiles and where you can find them with this snakes and lizards guide.
Karen Hornigold • 01 Feb 2018
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Insect identification: common UK insects
There are a staggering 27,000 types of insect in the UK. Let's take a look at some of our most common insect groups and how you can identify them.
Charlotte Varela • 09 Oct 2023
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Conker crafts and activities
Discover creative and fun ways to use conkers in autumn. From simple crafts to activities and games the whole family can enjoy together.
Danielle Wesley • 23 Sept 2019
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What is pollination?
Learn about pollination and why it is so important for the natural world.
Danielle Wesley • 08 Apr 2019
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Animal mating rituals: 12 eye-opening breeding habits
Discover the extraordinary mating behaviours of 12 wild animals, including hares, stag beetles, newts and snakes!
Danielle Wesley • 12 Feb 2024
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9 easy Easter crafts for kids
Discover fun Easter crafts for kids, from egg decorations and cute Easter bunnies to chocolate nests and fingerprint animals.
Danielle Wesley • 30 Mar 2026
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What is the difference between a frog and a toad?
Find out the difference between our two favourite amphibians, the frog and the toad.
Charlotte Varela • 23 Feb 2024
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How long do spiders live? And other spider facts
Discover more about spiders like how long they live, how many eyes they have, how big UK species can grow and more.
Rachel Hoskins • 09 Sept 2019
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Ticks: what do they look like and how to remove them
Learn how to identify ticks and the steps you can take to avoid them when walking in woodland.
Rachel Hoskins • 15 May 2019