Brown trout
A fierce predator of small fish and flying insects, the brown trout is widespread in our freshwater rivers. It is has a golden body, flanked with pale-ringed, dark spots.
A fierce predator of small fish and flying insects, the brown trout is widespread in our freshwater rivers. It is has a golden body, flanked with pale-ringed, dark spots.
The spotted ray is one of the smallest species of skate, growing to only 80 cm.
Although, commonly referred to as a ‘sea snail,’ this species in fact belongs to the fish family!
The bee orchid is a sneaky mimic - the flower’s velvety lip looks like a female bee. Males fly in to try to mate with it and end up pollinating the flower. Sadly, the right bee species doesn’t…
The Alcathoe bat was 'discovered' in the UK in 2010 when it was confirmed as a separate species to the very similar whiskered and Brandt's bats. Little is known about its range and…
A non-native species originating from Asia, the harlequin ladybird is prevalent in towns and gardens.
This is a predominantly subtidal species but can be found on the lowest parts of a sheltered rocky shore in summer.
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Isn’t wildlife amazing? North Wales is full of nature using its super powers to breathe, eat, drink, swim, fly, hide, save the planet and even go on holiday!
Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!