Spurdog shark
This slender shark gets its name from the spines in front of its dorsal fin. It can use these spines to defend itself by curling in a bow and striking at a predator.
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Golden eagle
The enigmatic golden eagle disappeared from England and Wales in the 19th century due to severe persecution. Scottish birds suffered from the use of pesticides in the 20th century. Luckily, golden…
Sea mouse
This strange furry creature often found washed ashore after storms is actually a kind of worm!
Blonde ray
This large skate has tiny, prickly spines all over its back.
Yn Nes at Natur
Closer to Nature is a project designed to bring nature to people who may not usually access it easily. It is there for people who may need the therapy that often comes hand in hand with nature. This project is working with people in Radnorshire Care Homes as well as with a third sector cancer charity.
Diben prosiect Yn Nes at Natur yw dod â natur at bobl nad yw efallai o fewn cyrraedd rhwydd iddyn nhw fel rheol. Mae yno i bobl sydd o bosibl angen y therapi a ddaw, yn aml, law yn llaw â natur. Mae’r prosiect hwn yn gweithio gyda phobl yng Nghartrefi Gofal Sir Faesyfed yn ogystal ag elusen ganser y trydydd sector.
Diben prosiect Yn Nes at Natur yw dod â natur at bobl nad yw efallai o fewn cyrraedd rhwydd iddyn nhw fel rheol. Mae yno i bobl sydd o bosibl angen y therapi a ddaw, yn aml, law yn llaw â natur. Mae’r prosiect hwn yn gweithio gyda phobl yng Nghartrefi Gofal Sir Faesyfed yn ogystal ag elusen ganser y trydydd sector.
Hedge woundwort
The unpleasant, astringent smell of Hedge woundwort makes this medium-sized plant of woodlands, hedgerows and roadside verges stand out from the crowd.
My remedy
Elise has been coming to Potted Histories for four years. The activities help her overcome the pain that arthritis causes her, and to cope better with her diabetes because being outside makes her…
Beech and yew wood
Soaring beech trunks and a feeling of spaciousness mean that these woods have often been likened to cathedrals. Dense shade means that little grows on the thick layer of fallen leaves underfoot,…
Chinese water deer
Chinese water deer are easily distinguished from other deer by their strange teddy bear like appearance and the huge canine tusks displayed by the stags.
Devil’s fingers fungus
This smelly, strange looking fungus is also referred to as octopus stinkhorn or octopus fungus. Its eye-catching red tentacles splay out like a starfish.
Ringlet
The ringlet gets its name from the small rings on the undersides of its wings. These rings show variation in the different forms of this species, even elongating into a teardrop shape.
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