Cucumber spider
There are several species of cucumber spider, recognised by their bright green abdomen.
There are several species of cucumber spider, recognised by their bright green abdomen.
Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!
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The Natterer's bat can found across the UK, although it is a scarce species. It prefers to forage low down among trees, often taking prey directly from the foliage.
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Limited in distribution, this sweetly-scented, short-cropped, springy grassland is famed for its abundance of rare and scarce species.