Brown shrimp
The brown shrimp blends perfectly with its seabed home and is found all around the coasts of the UK.
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
The brown shrimp blends perfectly with its seabed home and is found all around the coasts of the UK.
This worm builds its own home out of bits of shell and sand. It can be spotted on the shore all around the UK.
Snakes are often thought of as exotic creatures to be admired (or avoided) on holidays in hotter countries, but Britain is home to three native species of snake.
Did you know that there are coral reefs in the UK? UK seas are home to some amazing cold-water corals that form reefs on the seabed over 400m deep.
The extensive, golden-brown reedbeds that are formed by stands of Common reed are a familiar sight in our wetlands. They provide an important home for many species, including the rare Bittern.