Half the world may be in a coronavirus-induced ‘lockdown’, but spring has arrived and nature can provide some much-needed relief from the doom and gloom in the news.
In this article we describe some of the things that are lifting our spirits as the temperature begins to rise and nature begins to swing back into action after its winter sleep.
We also invite you to tell us about the sights and sounds of spring that you’ve observed in your part of the world…
Dhole facts, pictures and information. Discover one of the most highly-endangered members of the dog family…
The barn owl is a distinctive pale brown and white bird that can often be seen hunting over farmland either at dawn or at dusk. Its ghostly, silent flight and evil-sounding shriek have given the species a number of alternative names, including ‘death owl’, ‘demon owl’, ‘ghost owl’ and ‘screech owl’.
This wide-ranging bird is found on every continent except Antarctica (although some biologists separate the barn owl into different species depending on where they are found).
Read on to get the lowdown on this silent-but-deadly nocturnal hunter…
It may be small, but the Antarctic krill plays a vital part in the Antarctic food chain. Some of the best-known Antarctic animals, including whales, seals and penguins, rely on this marine crustacean for food…
Deathstalker scorpion facts, pictures & information. Does the deathstalker scorpion live up to its fearsome name? Read on for the lowdown on one of the world’s most dangerous scorpions…
Raven bird facts, pictures and information. Get the lowdown on this intelligent, adaptable bird.
Snowy owl facts, pictures and in-depth information. Read on to discover more about this distinctive Arctic predator…
Honey bee facts – on this page you’ll discover: the different types of honey bees; the life-cycle of a honey bee; the life-cycle of a honey bee colony; and the three different types of honey bee found in a colony.
What Is A Crustacean? Crabs are the best-known crustaceans, but this large group of animals also includes lobsters, shrimps, barnacles, woodlice and many other related animals.
On this page you’ll find out what makes a crustacean a crustacean . You’ll also meet the different types of crustacean.
Read on to find out more about these fascinating invertebrates…
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