Slug

Natural history: Slugs are relatives of snails but without the shells. They do however have a harder plate just underneath their top surface. There are just over 40 species of slug found in the UK, only a few of which are considered pests for eating up crops and garden plants!

Observation Tips: Slugs have long, slimy bodies with no legs and 2 eye stalks and 2 feelers on their head.