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Grass snakes in the UK: The symbol of Britain’s wilds

The British snake: do you think of a greenish snake with dark stripes down its body? That’s a grass snake you’re picturing, and for good reason. This countryside icon is the UK’s most widespread and commonly spotted snake.

Species A flat periwinkle snail on a frond of seaweed.
© Tracy Sutton

Seabed secrets: 6 lesser-known marine species

National Marine Week is our celebration of UK seas! From 26th July - 10th August 2025 we'll be showcasing the 'Secrets of our Seabeds'. One of these secrets are lesser-known marine species.