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Winter Wildlife Explorer Pack

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Turn your winter walk into a wild adventure- hire a Winter Wildlife Explorer Pack!

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Snow flea

This flightless relative of the scorpionfly roams across clumps of moss in winter.

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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.

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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.
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Insect quiz

An insect quiz for nature enthusiasts - how well do you know your insects?
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Cat flea

You are most likely to spot the cat flea if you have pets. It will feed on cats, dogs and people, although it can't live on us. It is a pest and needs to be controlled in the house for the…

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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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How can Local Authorities help insects?

Local Authorities manage lots of areas, from parks to road verges to the grounds of office buildings and hospitals. This adds up to a huge area that could be supporting wildlife.
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What is snow?

A quick guide to how snow is formed and how it affects our wildlife