Among the creepy crawlies emerging from hibernation this month is the ladybird. After their long period of dormancy, they’ve been spurred on to emerge into the open by the warmer weather. You’ll be …
hibernation
When do Hedgehogs Hibernate?
Hibernation is an amazing process. Many animals in our country choose to evade the winter by effectively shutting themselves down. Respiration slows and their core temperature drops to cut down energy …
What are Tree Buds?
The first signs of spring are well underway. All the animals and plants are slowly waking up from the long winter months and trees are no exception. At this time of year, many trees have 'buds' at the …
Where do Bats Live?
In the middle of the night, when all the day-time animals have gone to bed, a whole new group of creatures start to emerge from their slumber. Nocturnal species are perfectly adapted to take advantage …
Do Frogs Hibernate?
During the British winter, many animals seem to disappear altogether. Our frogs are a perfect example. These pond dwelling creatures spend most of their time in our waterways, so how do they cope …
