Wet weather has been bad news for UK Wildlife

The video discusses the impact of 2012's unusual weather on Britain's wildlife and plants. While some species like native orchids and slugs thrived, others such as butterflies, water voles, and otters suffered. Migrant birds like waxwings were forced to relocate due to food shortages. Gardens, including the Royal Horticultural Society's Harlow Carr Gardens, faced challenges with waterlogged conditions affecting trees and wildlife. The video highlights the knock-on effects expected in the following year, emphasizing the extreme weather's impact on ecosystems.

What was one reason winter vegetables were less affected by caterpillars in 2012?

• Fewer butterflies due to wet summer

• Introduction of natural predators

• Increased use of pesticides

• Genetic modification of vegetables

Which species benefited from the damp weather conditions in 2012?

• Water voles

• Otters

• Native orchids

• Hedgehogs

What challenge did bees face during 2012?

• Overpopulation

• Starvation due to lack of pollen

• Increased predation

• Disease outbreak

What potential long-term effect did the Royal Horticultural Society warn about?

• Tree damage from waterlogged roots

• Spread of plant diseases

• Increased insect population

• Decline in bird species

How did the unusual weather affect the lawns in 2012?

• They turned brown and dry

• They became overgrown with weeds

• They remained bright green

• They were infested with insects