The animals and plants that inhabit the UK represent a rich and varied biodiversty on our doorstep. From the beautiful adonis blue and marsh fritillary butterflies to the strange brook lamprey and the majestic oak, you can discover more about our wonderful wildlife through the BBC's film archive.
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Winter warming
Creatures escape the extremes of winter by taking refuge in our houses.
Creatures escape the extremes of winter by taking refuge in our houses.
Sylvan sanctuary
Man-made conifer forests are vital sanctuaries for red squirrels, goshawks and others.
Man-made conifer forests are vital sanctuaries for red squirrels, goshawks and others.
Autumn colours
The changing colours of autumn in a British woodland.
Most of our native trees in Britain are deciduous. So as days get shorter and sunlight less abundant, valuable chlorophyll is reabsorbed to reveal the red and yellow pigments that give autumn its golden glow.
Landfill life
Rubbish tips are an attractive resource for winter scavengers.
Rubbish tips are an attractive resource for winter scavengers.
Magical waters
Britain's seas have diverse wildlife.
Britain's seas have diverse wildlife.
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