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A wasp sitting on a bramble leaf and grooming its antennae

Action for Insects: Why insects matter

Insects are everywhere, often overlooked, but playing vital roles in almost every ecosystem. Let the Wildlife Trust's Tom Hibbert introduce you to some of the miniature miracle-workers that…

An adult common froghopper sitting on a piece of paper

What is cuckoo spit?

Despite its nickname, cuckoo spit doesn’t come from cuckoos. So what exactly is cuckoo spit, and where does it come from?

30 Days Wild

Making A Bug Hotel

To get my wildlife badge at Brownies, I decided to make a bug hotel. I made it out of old bits of wood, and used some leftover green fence paint to make it blend in with the garden.

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