Our only venomous snake, the shy adder can be spotted basking in the sunshine in woodland glades and on heathlands.

This worm builds its own home out of bits of shell and sand. It can be spotted on the shore all around the UK.

This elegant wading bird is a rare visitor to the UK, though occasionally one or two of pairs will nest here.

Brittle stars, sea urchins and other starfish will want to stay out of the way of this speedy carnivorous starfish!

The waxwing is a colourful winter visitor. It can often be spotted in large flocks in berry-laden bushes in towns, car parks and gardens.

The nuthatch is a tit-sized, grey and rust-coloured bird that can be easily spotted climbing headfirst down tree trunks in woodlands and parks.

This crab is common around all of the UK. If you've ever been rockpooling or crabbing, it's probably the shore crab that you've met.

The Brown argus favours open, chalk and limestone grasslands, but can also be spotted on coastal dunes, in woodland clearings and along disused railways.