Almost driven to extinction for their fabulous head plumes in the 19th century, conservation efforts now mean that you can see the great crested grebe dance its ritual courtship dance on the water in a number of special places around the UK.

The Wildlife Trusts are working to help species pushed close to extinction and to reintroduce missing keystone species.

Help protect UK wildlife by sponsoring an animal, tree, or habitat. Sponsorship can be the perfect gift for nature lovers, adults and children alike, especially with our special adoption gift packages. Great for Christmas presents and birthday presents!

Whether you hit an animal with your car, you see a dead animal in a public place, or you think you may have found an animal that is the victim of a wildlife crime, knowing what should be reported and to who can be confusing. This page collates some general advice on what to do if you find a dead animal.

How to identify an animal skull! Found a bird skull or mammal bone in the UK? Take a look at our ID guide to work out what your animal bones might be.

Searching for an original gift for a nature lover? Adopt a grazing animal with the Wildlife Trusts to help fund conservation efforts. Perfect for adults and children! Sponsor a flock of sheep, konik pony, highland cow, shetland sheep, Dartmoor pony or a goat.

Which sea loving animal are you? Take the quiz!

Have you ever looked at the sea and thought, I wonder what animal I'd be if I lived there? We've got the quiz for you!