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Minibeasts

Minibeasts are small living things. They are insects like flies, like shrimps, and like spiders.

Watch: What are minibeasts?

Learn some facts about minibeasts.

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Minibeast facts

  • All minibeasts are invertebrates. This means they don't have a backbone.

  • To protect themselves, some minibeasts have shells, like snails.

  • Some have a hard outer layer called an . Ants, woodlice and spiders all have exoskeletons to keep them safe.

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Watch: Magnificent minibeasts

Explore the world of magnificent minibeasts.

Can you remember what minibeasts you spotted in the video? How many can you name?

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Watch: Minibeasts in the wild

Watch these minibeasts in the wild.

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Activities

Test your knowledge of minibeasts with the activities below.

Activity 1: Spotting the minibeasts

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Activity 2: Minibeasts quiz

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Activity 3: Minibeast hunt

Go on a minibeast hunt around your garden or local park.

Look for as many different minibeasts as you can find. Use the worksheet below to help you identify the minibeasts you see.

When on your minibeast hunt, how could you record your findings?

Minibeast hunt tracker

Minibeast Hunt
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Minibeasts like to live in dark, damp areas so you might need to look under stones, in trees or bushes, or under fallen leaves.

You could ask a grown-up to help!

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