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Life In The Undergrowth
David Attenborough and a glowing scoprion

Life In The Undergrowth: Fly on the Wall
David Attenborough takes a close look at the world of invertebrates - but how does he get just so close? Discover the secrets of the series, and the discoveries made along the way, with Fly on the Wall.

Gardens alive

Ladybird

Follow tips to encourage life. Your garden teems with friends, foes and aliens.

Under wood

Ants kiling a tree
The invertebrates you'll find if you lift a chunk of wood play a vital part in the ecosystem. Explore the magic of log life.

Learning to fly

A bee harvests nectar from a flower

The science which keeps life aloft is complex - but fascinating. Discover how invertebrates achieve mastery of the air.

 

Also from Open2

Montage of Open2 natural history sites
Try our snail survey; explore The Sound of Life or dip into Natural History.

An underground movement

A cicada
Developing beneath the soil and then bursting forth in massive numbers - solve the mystery of the cycling cicada.
 

Life study

Montage of books and websits

Get even closer to the facts of life - choose an OU course for taking it further or sample our books and weblinks.

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The cover of Ozone

Find out more about the Open University and our radio and TV programmes with Ozone, your free magazine.

 

From bbc.co.uk

Montage of bbc.co.uk site items
There's much more to explore with Life in the Undergrowth from bbc.co.uk - including insect life caught in some great video clips.

Talk about life

David Attenborough with giant butteflies
Have you been seeking out Life In The Undergrowth for yourself? Join our forum to share your observations.
 
 

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