Factsheets

We've produced a number of factsheets on a range of topics from Animal Facts to Environmental facts as part of our commitment to encouraging young people's understanding of the environment and of the need for sustainability.

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  • Deer (Red)

    The red deer is Britain's largest land mammal. Although native to Britain, it is also found in southern Scandinavia, Turkey and as far as China and...

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  • Desertification

    It has been said that forests came before human beings, deserts followed them. Desertification is becoming a major problem as more and more of the ...

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  • Desert Regions

    When you hear the word 'desert', what picture does it bring to mind?  Perhaps you think of a very dry place, a place without people or plants livin...

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  • Dinosaurs

    Reptiles dominated life on land during the Mesozoic era, a period of time which extended from approximately 225 million to 65 million years ago.

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  • Dolphin (Bottle-Nosed)

    One of the most well-loved mammals on the planet.

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  • Dolphins

    Many kinds of dolphins and porpoises are sociable animals and live in schools varying in size from a family group to around 1,000 individuals. 

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  • Donkeys

    The donkey is a descendant of the African wild ass, which is now rare in the wild and found in only a few remote parts of north-eastern Africa.

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  • Dormouse

    The word dormouse comes from the French word 'dormir' - to sleep. The dormouse is one of the most attractive of Britain's small mammals.

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  • Dragonflies

    Dragonflies are fast-flying, four-winged insects with long bodies and enormous eyes. The adult dragonfly has the biggest eyes in the insect world a...

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  • Eagle (Golden)

    The golden eagle is one of the largest and most impressive of British birds, especially when seen soaring over a Highland glen or searching for pre...

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  • Earth Summit 2002

    The World Summit on Sustainable Development organised by the United Nations (UN) in Johannesburg was held in August and September of 2002.

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  • Ecocide

    It is against the law to steal from or hurt other people, and it is against the law to kill another person.  But, is it against the law to destroy ...

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  • Electric Cars

    Electric vehicles are becoming more popular.  In this factsheet we explore why.

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  • Elephant (African)

    The african Elephant is the largest land mammal.

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  • Elephant (Asian)

    Elephants are good swimmers despite their size, and use their trunks as snorkels. They love water and bathe frequently.

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  • El Nino and Indonesia

    This Fact Sheet was originally written in November 1997, when major fires in the forests of Indonesia were blamed on the El Nino effect.  

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  • Endangered Animals of the World

    Endangered means to be under threat or near extinction.  When a species/animal is endangered it means that they are disappearing fast or have a ver...

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  • Energy

    The following chapters describe the various forms energy can take and the story behind humans, energy, fuel and the environment.

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  • Environment

    Our planet is changing.  We need to help it change for the better and we're asking for your help to do that!

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  • Extinction

    A species becomes extinct when its death rate is continually greater than its birthrate.

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  • Feeding Garden Birds

    Birds appreciate being fed throughout the year, but winter is their most difficult time, when they find it hard to find their natural food, such as...

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  • Food of the Future

    As the world’s population grows every minute, there are more and more mouths to feed.  In fact, there are so many mouths to feed that ‘overpopulati...

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  • Fox (Arctic)

    The arctic fox is the main predator in the arctic feeding on birds, small mammals, including seal pups, and carcasses left behind by polar bears.

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  • Fox (Fennec)

    The fennec is one of the smallest of all foxes, but it has the largest ears. Its head and body measure 35-41cm, and ears measure 15cm.

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  • Fox (Red)

    The red fox is the most widespread and numerous predator in Britain.

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