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Insects & Arachnids

They may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but insects and arachnids are a crucial part of our ecosystem. With six legs and eight legs respectively, these animals have to be resourceful to survive.

Ants working together to form a bridge
Least Concern

Formicidae

Ants

Despite their tiny size, ants have long intrigued scientists with their exceptional work ethic and resourcefulness, and their sophisticated social structures.

Image of a spider sitting on a green plant leaf
Least Concern

Araneae

Spider

Despite their creepy-crawly reputation, spiders are astoundingly diverse, ingeniously resourceful, and often surprisingly endearing.

Image of a bee on a flower
Vulnerable

Anthophila

Bee

Honeybees and bumblebees are the iconic representatives of this busy and buzzy insect, but there are actually more than 20,000 different species of bee.