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Adder

Our only venomous snake, the shy adder can be spotted basking in the sunshine in woodland glades and on heathlands.

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Adder's-tongue fern

The adder's-tongue fern is so-named because the tall stalk that bears its spores is thought to resemble a snake's tongue. An indicator of ancient meadows, it can be found mainly in…

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Reptile and Amphibian Survey

Seen a reptile or amphibian in your garden or green space? Submit your sighting and help contribute to your local wildlife records database.
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Discover more about our amazing wildlife in the UK! Learn more about the plants and animals on your doorstep.

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Identify UK snakes

Grass snake or adder? The UK has three species of grass snake, adder and smooth snake. Want to know how to identify British snakes? Read our guide to work out what snake you've spotted.
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What is a Nudibranch?

Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…

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Sand eel

Sand eels are a hugely important part of our marine ecosystem. In fact, the fledgling success of our breeding seabirds entirely depends on them.

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Giant goby

One of the UK’s rarest marine species, this giant of the rocky shore is a very special fish.