A single flock can clear out thousands of mosquitoes and agricultural pests in a single afternoon

Remains as one of the most resilient residents of the tropics

Can be black, can be grey but it’s the same bird

Has one of the longest nonstop flights ever recorded for any bird

One of the only tool-using shorebirds

Before their 3,000-mile flight, they become “hyperphagic,” eating until fat makes up nearly half of their body weight

For years it was lumped into “lesser sand plover”

The “cheetahs” of the deep ocean

Black feathers, white cap, sleek shape — it’s the tuxedo of the bird world

Among the most athletic dolphins, known for their spectacular leaps and spins that can reach several meters high

Sometimes called the “scars in the water” thanks to their many white markings

The most widespread species of snakes on earth are found throughout the Indian and Pacific Oceans and from Africa to Central America

One of the lesser-known members of the dolphin family, despite its dramatic name

The third most widespread rat on Earth, after the brown rat and black rat

They flip the script — literally!

Known for their fast, direct flight, unlike the slow gliding of larger seabirds

Native to Asia where they were first domesticated, the ancestors to all our chickens

These birds have been recorded to fly at 3000 meters (9850 ft)

Popular food fish, prized for its mild flavor and firm texture

Often called “Fairy Terns” or “Angel Terns” Because of their pure white plumage and graceful flight

A champion swimmer and a social butterfly of the warm seas

They bob their heads up and down as they fly, which is actually how they earned the nickname “Noddy”

Known for their acrobatic leaps, twisting and turning gracefully as they jump completely out of the water

They eat almost anything that comes their way – you name it, they’ll try to snack on it!

Speed and power embodied, they rule the seas with their sleek bodies and jaw-dropping leaping prowess

Majestic giants of the sea, they peacefully glide through the ocean with mouths agape, filtering the waters for sustenance

Graceful and stealthy, these reef dwellers navigate the coral maze with finesse, showcasing their iconic black-tipped fins

Opportunistic predators of the open ocean, their aggressive and persistent feeding behaviour strikes fear into the hearts of their prey

Gentle giants of the sea, with mouths wide open to filter the ocean’s bounty

Majestic ocean predators, embodying power, speed, and precision in their pursuit of prey

As it grows older, it undergoes a metamorphosis that is nothing short of extraordinary

An impressively acrobatic bird that can catch flying fish mid-jump

These birds spend weeks in the air and hunt, preen and even sleep while in flight

Goofy-looking yet evolutionarily refined for life above the waves

These petrels stylishly ride the ocean waves like they own the winds

They dance along with their gorgeous red tails to attract partners in a faithful courtship

These ocean wanderers can be spotted from a distance showing awe-inspiring aerial tricks

One of the UK’s rarest breeding seabird

Largest hard-shelled sea turtle on earth