Explore London's wildlife
Sulphur tuft fungi at Sydenham Hill Wood credit Daniel Greenwood
London is a green city - about 48 per cent of it is surfaced in vegetation, rivers and still waters. The city supports natural spaces and valuable habitats, as well as thousands of species, from algae and fungi, to molluscs and mammals - the incredible biodiversity of London.
London's species spotlight
Find a nature reserve near you and discover London's wild side:
New Cross Gate Cutting credit Jeremiah Quinn

Dartford Warbler credit Richard Steel/2020VISION
Find out more about the species named after London
Pinks in Deptford and beauties in Camberwell? Discover more about the flora and fauna that are named after the city...