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October 22, 2025

Ferocious, foul-smelling killer bug among ghoulish gang of UK's weird and wonderful spooky residents

- DAISY FOX Family Time Correspondent

NEVER mind ghost stories about things that go bump in the night... the scariest, stinkiest and most magical creatures and plants can be found growing wild on our doorsteps.

With a little help from The Wildlife Trusts, we've discovered five of the UK's spookiest residents...

DEVIL'S COACH HORSE

This black beetle is a fast and ferocious predator, running after its prey at night. It is commonly found in gardens under stones and in compost heaps.

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