Ice Age Explorer: Bison
Bison
Herds of bison would have also been living in this very spot. Most of the animals back then were very big! But now most of the creatures that live in the ponds from the Ice Age are very small indeed. Lots of minibeasts call the ponds their homes and if you're lucky you can even find frogs, toads and newts!
There are lots of rare species that are supported by Ice Age Ponds due to their age, geology and tendency to dry up in the summer meaning fish cannot survive, and so bugs and amphibians thrive.
This blog is a very interesting read if you want to find out more of what can be found.
Not sure what you've seen? Check out these videos by our partner organisation Herefordshire Amphibian and Reptile TrustÂ
or send us a message at enquiries@herefordshirewt.co.uk and we will happily help you ID!
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This project is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund
Thank you to players of the National Lottery for making the Ice Age Explorer Trail and the Ice Age Ponds project possible!