This sooty-black, day-flying moth is active on sunny days, rarely settling in one place for long.

The all-black carrion crow does not nest in colonies like the similar rook. It can be seen almost everywhere.

This striking black-and-white moth flies during the day in open woodlands, moorlands, and bogs. It's most common on Scottish moors.

The white admiral is a striking black-and-white butterfly with a delicate flight that includes long glides. It prefers shady woodlands where it feeds on bramble.

The brown hare is known for its long, black-tipped ears and fast running - it can reach speeds of 45mph when evading predators.

A well known inhabitant of UK seas, common lobsters can reach up to 60cm in length.

The jackdaw is a small, black-capped crow of woodlands, parks, towns and coast. It is a well-known thief, stealing other birds' eggs and breaking into garden feeders.

A well-travelled migrant, the painted lady arrives here every summer from Europe and Africa. This beautiful orange-and-black butterfly regularly visits gardens.

A most familiar seashore inhabitant, the common starfish truly lives up to its name in UK seas and rockpools!

One of 2 seahorses found in UK seas, long snouted seahorses are recognisable by their longer snout and fleshy "mane".

This dashing diving duck is a winter visitor to the UK's seas, coastal lakes and occasionally inland water bodies.

One of 2 seahorses found in UK seas, short snouted seahorses are recognisable by their shorter snout - surprisingly enough!