This spider is pretending to be a beetle
Jumping spiders are known to imitate ants – and some of these clever mimics can be found in the UK.
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The Ventilator
Incorporating The Ranger's Blog
Author: Matthew Chatfield
Enough with feeding the ducks.
Look, we have to talk about this feeding the birds lark. I know the RSPB tell you to do it,
Read moreSquirrels on crack – the Ranger’s special investigation.
This one you must have seen. In 2005, according to the Currant Bun, Brixton grey squirrels were becoming addicted to
Read moreSpiders by post – that’s got to be cruel, hasn’t it?
In a bizarre news item, the BBC reports: A man has admitted sending a rare venomous spider in a package
Read moreTasty snails in peril… or maybe not any more.
The Times has the courage to highlight the plight of the the edible Burgundy snail (Helix pomatia), pointing out the
Read moreSign causes minor confusion.
Here’s a sign that I haven’t actually worked out yet. By the spacing it seems likely that somebody has made
Read moreGovernment set to create massive new heritage charity to compete with National Trust, Wildlife Trusts
Today’s the day Chancellor George Osborne revealed the latest government spending cuts. As usual, we were softened up by horror stories, and as
Read moreChrysis inaequidens, the jewelled cuckoo wasp
Look at this gorgeous North American solitary wasp (click the image for a bigger version if you like). Now wonder
Read moreEnvironmental infrastructure: what it could really cost
Drains, water, sewage works, landfill sites… usually best left to somebody else to sort out. Well, maybe once this was
Read moreBlogger who falsely accused council officers of corruption ordered to pay £25K damages.
As a council officer and as a writer on the internet, I’ve been following the story of Jacqui Thompson and
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