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Species

Water stick insect

The water stick insect looks just like a mantis. An underwater predator, it uses its front legs to catch its prey. Its tail acts as a kind of 'snorkel', so it can breathe in the water.…

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Insect quiz

An insect quiz for nature enthusiasts - how well do you know your insects?
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Adopt an insect

Searching for an original gift for a nature lover? Sponsor an insect with the Wildlife Trusts to help fund conservation efforts. Perfect for adults and children! Adopt a stag beetle, a butterfly or a bee.
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Buzz Map: Insect DNA Mapping

This link will open on the London Wildlife Trust website.

Join London Wildlife Trust's team in a citizen science project discovering the diversity of insects from across the UK.

Appeal

Water for Wildlife

We need your help to create more space for water and wildlife in Dorset

Dorset Wildlife Trust
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Coastal explorer - Knott End

This link will open on the Lancashire Wildlife Trust website.

For National Marine Week we'll have the opportunity to discover what's living on our shores & in our seas, searching the strandline together

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Coastal explorer - Knott End

This link will open on the The Bay website.

For National Marine Week we'll have the opportunity to discover what's living on our shores & in our seas, searching the strandline together

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Coastal explorer - Rossall Tower

This link will open on the The Bay website.

For National Marine Week we'll have the opportunity to discover what's living on our shores & in our seas, searching the strandline together

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Coastal explorer - Rossall Tower

This link will open on the Lancashire Wildlife Trust website.

For National Marine Week we'll have the opportunity to discover what's living on our shores & in our seas, searching the strandline together

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Action for Insects campaign

The UK's insect populations are in trouble: 41% face extinction. To save them, we all need to act quickly. The Wildlife Trusts are calling for everyone to be insect champions and for a pesticide reduction target to help them recover.
Blog

Incredible insects

Insects are everywhere, often overlooked, but playing vital roles in almost every ecosystem. Meet some of the miniature miracle-workers that help keep our world running.