Young Ambassadors' Blog
A young naturalist's guide to British bats
By: Alex Chapman
31 December 2020
At this time of year, the night sky is comparatively still to that of mid-summer. On top of the absence of various other forms of nocturnal life, there is a distinct lack of mysterious furry mammals energising the still night sky, and, but for the …
Importance of having your own patch!
By: Luke Anderson
30 December 2020
First of all, what is a patch? A patch is an area rural or urban which is visited frequently by a person allowing them to thoroughly know an area and all its flora and fauna.
Why get your own patch?Well first of all it’s free! Just choose an …
60 Second Zoology - The sea anemone
By: Amy Hall
21 December 2020
In episode five of 60 Second Zoology we get up close and personal with the sea anemone and their specialised stinging cells know as nematocysts
60 Second Zoology - The dragonfly
By: Amy Hall
4 December 2020
In episode five of 60 Second Zoology we take a look at the amazing vision of the dragonfly and how it helps to make it an efficient predator
60 Second Zoology - The starfish
By: Amy Hall
30 November 2020
In episode three of 60 Second Zoology we take a look at the water vascular system of the starfish and marvel at the internal hydraulics that give life to these echinoderms