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Hidden Stories of The Royal Parks: Bugs of the Royal Parks

A podcast series where we take a behind-the-scenes look at our eight Royal Parks.

From the Royal Observatory of Greenwich Park to the roaming deer of Richmond, together we’ll explore 5,000 acres of historical parkland right in the middle of London. We will meet some of the incredible experts who work at The Royal Parks and discover the fascinating stories of these iconic green spaces.

Episode 4: Bugs of the Royal Parks

Discover the wonderful world of the minibeasts we call invertebrates. Dr. Alice Laughton, The Royal Parks' Mission: Invertebrate Project Manager, tells us more about the role they play in supporting our beautiful green spaces, how the biodiversity in the parks has changed during lockdown and how The Royal Parks supports these incredible critters to help them thrive… Cue Mission: Invertebrate!

Published: Wednesday 22nd July 2020

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