Shark photographed at Blue Planet Aquarium, Chester, as part of Bing Help Your Britain

Shark photographed at Blue Planet Aquarium, Chester, as part of Bing Help Your Britain

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• By 2017, it\s feared 20 species of these fantastic fish could be in danger of extinction.""Find out why here...
• Did you know there\s more chance of being killed by a falling coconut than by a creature like this?""Let\s really sink our teeth into today\s charity
• Bite-Back are determined to stop the thousands of British businesses they say are “making a killing” selling endangered fish.""Shall we find out what else they had to say about their work?
• The organisation we\re supporting is one of the many trying to protect sharks.""This acclaimed, award-winning documentary confronted poachers in international waters

Group of barn swallows, Wales (@ David Slater/Aurora Photos)

Group of barn swallows, Wales (@ David Slater/Aurora Photos)

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• Say hello to the most widespread species of swallow in the world.""We\ve got more facts to ruffle a few feathers
• This cosy quartet are hunkering down for a chat in the UK but they can be found many miles from here.""They are the national bird of which Baltic country?
• Have you ever witnessed a creature that could drink while flying?""Now\s your chance!
• “Yea, the sparrow hath found her a house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young.”""Which big book depicted these birds so eloquently?

Summer poppies at sunset (@ Anthony Spencer/Getty Images)

Summer poppies at sunset (@ Anthony Spencer/Getty Images)

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• Are you more used to seeing these flowers attached to someone\s lapel?""They have a special power however you look at them
• These flowers are a symbol of remembrance days taking place in Australia, New Zealand and beyond.""Shall we get the latest news on what\s happening across the world?
• Is this bed of red having a strange, seductive effect on you?""Come to think of it, 40 winks wouldn\t be so bad…
• The pretty plants pictured here belong to genera of Papaveraceae.""Come with us - we\re going to find out all about them

The ceiling of Southwark Cathedral in London (@ Loop Images/Superstock)

The ceiling of Southwark Cathedral in London (@ Loop Images/Superstock)

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• You\re looking up into some heavenly rafters here.""What does this Gothic ceiling cover?
• Alas, poor William, it\s his 448th birthday today.""Who do you think we\re talking about?
• Not far from this soaring cathedral is a theatre befitting the works of the man whose name adorns it.""It took only some 400 years to rebuild
• The playwright whose life we\re celebrating today wrote 38 plays and 154 sonnets - imagine sitting through all of those!""These guys might be a better option - they can do Hamlet in 43 seconds

Nevada Solar One at sunrise in the Mojave Desert near Boulder City, Nevada, USA (@ David Nunuk/Corbis)

Nevada Solar One at sunrise in the Mojave Desert near Boulder City, Nevada, USA (@ David Nunuk/Corbis)

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• This place is so bright you probably need sunglasses to see it safely.""Put your shades down for a minute and look at this map
• The multi-million dollar plant here generates 64 megawatts of clean power without carbon emissions.""It\s like taking 20,000 cars off the road each year - let\s see how it works
• The 182,000 mirrors that work this piece of kit are testimony to the awe-inspiring power of nature.""Happy Earth Day!
• This part of Southern California is often baked by sunshine, receiving less than 330mm rain each year.""How does life look in other parts of the heat-scorched desert?

The Space Needle and its reflection on the surface of EMP Museum in Seattle, Washington, USA (@ Lonnye Bower)

The Space Needle and its reflection on the surface of EMP Museum in Seattle, Washington, USA (@ Lonnye Bower)

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• Twenty years ago, you couldn\t move in this city for plaid shirts and lank hair.""They were all trying to imitate the frontman of which local rock act?
• The iconic landmark pictured is said to have inspired a cartoon TV show about an employee of Spacely Space Sprockets.""Perhaps you\ve already met him?
• The 184m structure seen here is reflected on the surface of a nearby museum.""Shall we take another look at it?
• This building was opened exactly 50 years ago, as the centrepiece of the Century 21 Exposition.""Which city played host to the 1962 World\s Fair?

Green sea turtle hatchlings at Boatswain's Bay, Grand Cayman Island (@ Stephen Frink/Corbis)

Green sea turtle hatchlings at Boatswain's Bay, Grand Cayman Island (@ Stephen Frink/Corbis)

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• Chelonia mydas are fat but they know it.""How do you think they got their name?
• Reptiles like this are endangered and protected from exploitation.""These ones were lovingly brought into life at a hatchery
• Ever get the feeling you\re never going to never make it out of bed?""Baby turtles look rather similar when emerging from eggs
• The islands these guys call home were named Las Tortugas by Christopher Columbus.""That\s because of all the sea turtles he spotted here

Nā Pali Coast of Kauai, Hawaii, USA (@ Frans Lanting/Corbis)

Nā Pali Coast of Kauai, Hawaii, USA (@ Frans Lanting/Corbis)

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• Can such a stunning setting be accurately represented by just one photo?""To really do it justice, you need to look at some more
• Elvis Presley, Harrison Ford and Johnny Depp have all shot films on this beautiful island.""It also recently featured in which Oscar-nominated George Clooney movie?
• Do you have a few minutes to spare?""It\s not every day you get an invitation to visit paradise
• In 1778, Captain James Cook landed near here to became the first European to reach Hawaii.""Welcome to The Garden Isle - the oldest land mass in this archipelago

Cotton-top or Pinché tamarin of northern Colombia (@ Thomas Marent/Corbis)

Cotton-top or Pinché tamarin of northern Colombia (@ Thomas Marent/Corbis)

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• In German-speaking areas, these cool creatures are called Lisztaffe.""It\s because they look like which Hungarian pianist?
• Monkeys like the one pictured have a truly unique way of scaring off intruders.""It\s a hair-raising experience for everyone
• Fewer than 6,000 of these are thought to exist in the wild, making the species critically endangered.""Shall we try and spread the word about their plight?
• While you\re here, let\s pay a visit to a nearby tourist destination.""It\s known as the Venice of Colombia

Opuntia, prickly pear cactus (@ Flowerphotos/Superstock)

Opuntia, prickly pear cactus (@ Flowerphotos/Superstock)

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• This is a segment of the Opuntia plant, named after the Ancient Greek city of Opus.""You might want to read this before getting much closer
• You\ve probably heard of the English rose, Scottish thistle and Welsh daffodil.""But which country has a cactus on its coat of arms?
• Strange question - have you ever thought about eating a cactus?""This woman makes it look easy - and tasty too!
• Some like it hot and this sun-scorched plant is no exception.""It grows in the baking, arid deserts of the American southwest and here

Flower farm in Lompoc, California, USA (@ Craig Aurness/Corbis)

Flower farm in Lompoc, California, USA (@ Craig Aurness/Corbis)

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• Living around here could prove particularly useful for emergency presents on special occasions.""Where will you find these endless flower fields?
• You may have passed through this area before - it starred in an intoxicating Hollywood blockbuster.""Uncork a bottle of red and watch this
• Connoisseurs travel from far and wide to taste the 30 boutique wine labels produced locally.""Wine tourism sounds like fun - particularly when the place looks this good
• Welcome to the flower seed capital of the world!""What else is there to do here other than smell the local scent?

An aerial view of the House of the Doves, Yucatán, Mexico (@ Kenneth Garrett/National Geographic/Getty Images)

An aerial view of the House of the Doves, Yucatán, Mexico (@ Kenneth Garrett/National Geographic/Getty Images)

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• Climb the stairs of a neighbouring pyramid to see these crumbling ruins.""Shall we get a bird\s eye view of this central American spot?
• This is one of the most important archaeological sites of Mayan culture on Earth.""No wonder the Queen is among its former visitors
• The people who lived here many years ago had a way with time and predicting the future.""But could they really foretell the end of the universe?
• The Mesoamerican people once found in these parts were renowned for their mathematical and astronomical systems.""And that\s saying nothing about their architecture

Creek flowing through rocks in the Porcupine Mountains, Ontonagon County, Michigan, USA (@ Ron Strong/Superstock)

Creek flowing through rocks in the Porcupine Mountains, Ontonagon County, Michigan, USA (@ Ron Strong/Superstock)

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• You could easily run into a moose, otter, beaver or porcupine in this US mountain wilderness.""Probably best to try and avoid one of these, however
• The official motto in these parts is: “If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you”.""As a state with two major land masses, you can\t really miss them
• This creek can be found in an area famed for its great expanses of water.""But is this one nearby really that superior?
• The Lake In The Clouds is said to be one of the main highlights here, no matter what time of year you visit.""Who\s brave enough to get there on the back of one of these things?

A sunset and ominous moody sky over Brighton's Palace Pier (@Gary Jones/Getty)

A sunset and ominous moody sky over Brighton's Palace Pier (@Gary Jones/Getty)

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• Often seen on the big screen, this pier made a memorable appearance in Carry On At Your Convenience.""But which movie really immortalised the place?
• Tourists flock to the coastal spot here because there\s so much to do on land and sea.""Have you ever witnessed a more poetic derelict building?
• The landmark pictured is traditionally known as the Palace Pier and opened in May 1899.""Expect perfect British summer weather when you visit - just like this!
• Every May, thousands of music fans invade this south coast town for the Great Escape festival.""But its biggest-ever concert actually took place on the beach in front of a quarter of a million people

Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire (@ Chris McLoughlin/Getty Images)

Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire (@ Chris McLoughlin/Getty Images)

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• This ruined Benedictine abbey was destroyed by Henry VIII during the Dissolution of the Monasteries.""The Synod of Whitby, which aligned the English church, was signed here on this day, 1664
• Kohl-eyed and black-clad pilgrims flock to this seaside town twice a year for the Gothic Weekend.""There\s no escaping The Count in these parts
• The stunning landmark pictured sits on a cliff face overlooking the North Sea.""Shall we see it from a few different angles?
• Dark clouds loom completing a truly foreboding scene - could this place get any more frightening?""Definitely. Which horror icon took his first steps in the UK right here?

Pathway of torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Japan (@ Rudy Sulgan/Corbis)

Pathway of torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Japan (@ Rudy Sulgan/Corbis)

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• More than 30 million people come to this city every year to visit 2,000 temples and shrines.""In 1997, it hosted the Kyoto Protocol, a historic global warming agreement
• This place is a an absolute boon with tourists.""Shall we take a tour to find out why?
• Japan has a rich variety of wildlife, such as the macaque monkey and red-crowned crane.""But did you expect to see urban foxes near here?
• Thousands of sacred, bright orange gates welcome you to the former imperial capital of Japan.""While the city may have lost this official status to Tokyo in 1868, the charm remains

Big Ben and Westminster Bridge, London (@ Alex Holland/Corbis)

Big Ben and Westminster Bridge, London (@ Alex Holland/Corbis)

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• Some claim this building was named after the 19th century English bare-knuckle boxer Ben Caunt.""But does this politician\s role sound more plausible?
• In 2008, the glittering golden monument across Westminster Bridge was voted Britain\s favourite landmark.""Do you want to see how spectacular it is close up?
• The 13.8-tonne bell that chimes in the clock tower here was cast in Whitechapel on this day, 1858.""It is thought to have taken 18 hours to pull it up the 61-metre belfry
• Did you know the iconic timepiece pictured can sometimes he heard bonging 13 times instead of 12?""It\s all to do with the speed of sound, apparently

Aerial view of the Bahama Banks, Bahamas (@ Jeremy Woodhouse/Getty Images)

Aerial view of the Bahama Banks, Bahamas (@ Jeremy Woodhouse/Getty Images)

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• Do you recognise this island from the most lucrative Bond film of them all?""Tom Jones sang the theme tune and Emilio Largo was the villain
• We\ve all stood forlornly with a broken twig next to a dirty bog, waiting for a fish to bite.""Was it anything like this?
• With lush waters like this, is it any wonder this has become known as the sailing capital of the world?""Let\s dive in to find out more…
• The land pictured here is part of a commonwealth consisting of more than 3000 islands, cays and islets.""Take a look at some of this Commonwealth\s loveliest shorelines

Three rabbits sitting on the grass (@ Image Source Ltd./Getty Images)

Three rabbits sitting on the grass (@ Image Source Ltd./Getty Images)

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• German botanist Georg Franck von Frankenau is said to have coined the phrase Easter Bunny.""They\re basically a fluffy version of Father Christmas
• These three look like they could get used to being stars of the big screen.""Do you think this animated tear-jerker is their inspiration?
• For many, today is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus.""To others, it\s a celebration of chocolate
• A big white house will be hosting a special egg roll tomorrow on their front lawn.""Can you imagine David Cameron doing this?

Giant lobelia plant from Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (@ Oleg Bulanyy)

Giant lobelia plant from Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (@ Oleg Bulanyy)

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• Lobelia deckenii is among the spectacular natural sights in this region.""People across the world also flock to check out the stunning wildlife here
• The leaves of this plant are rooted around the base of one of the world\s most formidable mountains.""Shall we climb to the peak of this “solitary giant”?
• The giant lobelia plant flowers in the shadows of a near 6,000 metre volcanic cone.""Don\t panic! You can see a better view without getting worn out
• Do you remember the 80s pop smash which celebrated the region where these grow?""“As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti…”

Lighthouse shining on White Cliffs of Dover and the English Channel (@ Grant Symon/Getty Images)

Lighthouse shining on White Cliffs of Dover and the English Channel (@ Grant Symon/Getty Images)

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• There was a time when Great Britain and continental Europe were joined together.""The waterway pictured is thought to have been created by erosion
• This lighthouse is used to spot potential danger on the wild seas.""The threat came from a most unusual source on this day, 1580
• “Tis since the earthquake now 11 years”, wrote a literary legend of a dramatic incident in these waters centuries ago.""Which poet and playwright penned these words?
• People have journeyed the 21 miles that separate England and France in all manner of weird and wonderful contraptions.""Does this look like the hardest way to get across?

Texas bluebonnets on railroad tracks, Texas (@ Jeremy Woodhouse/Corbis)

Texas bluebonnets on railroad tracks, Texas (@ Jeremy Woodhouse/Corbis)

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• Lupinus texensis is a species sometimes found in white, pink and maroon.""But they are most commonly seen just like this…
• To explore wild blue trails like these, you\ll need to go deep into the heart of the 28th North American state.""They\re the national flower of which southern territory?
• In 1982, a US President\s wife set up a centre to ensure flowers like these thrive in this region.""Not bad work for a Lady Bird!
• There\s no doubt the route here is a scenic way of travelling through this part of town.""But wouldn\t you rather take the super highway?

Death's head hawkmoth in Slovenia (@ Ziga Camernik/age fotostock)

Death's head hawkmoth in Slovenia (@ Ziga Camernik/age fotostock)

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• These insects have a dark role to play in British history.""It is claimed they were first sighted when which king was executed?
• Do you think the caterpillar pictured here looks rather sinister?""You should see what it turns into…
• Can you guess what this weird insect becomes after emerging from its cocoon?""A star that once appeared on billboards across the world
• This is the first phase of life for Acherontia atropos.""The second sees a skull-shaped pattern grow on its thorax

Marigot forest, Dominica (@ SIME/eStock Photo)

Marigot forest, Dominica (@ SIME/eStock Photo)

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• When locals here aren\t lazing under a waterfall, they\re caked in mud or drinking Space Wine.""You can see it all in a whistlestop tour of the island
• This was the last island in the region to be colonised by Europeans.""It is now considered the ‘Nature Isle of the Caribbean\
• Did you know the world\s longest-serving female Prime Minister hails from here?""Margaret Thatcher\s got nothing on this leader
• The name of the island pictured here derives from the Spanish word for Sunday.""This reflects the day it was first spotted by which swashbuckling explorer?

Orange-spotted pipefish in the Lembeh Strait of Sulawesi, Indonesia (@ Daniela Dirscherl/Getty Images)

Orange-spotted pipefish in the Lembeh Strait of Sulawesi, Indonesia (@ Daniela Dirscherl/Getty Images)

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• There are approximately 200, mostly marine dwelling, species of pipefish on Earth.""They usually inhabit coral reefs in sheltered areas and are more than happy here
• Can you guess the identity of the curvy cousins related to the water worm pictured?""No more horsing around - evolution is a serious matter
• You\re looking at one of around 90 species of fish that can be found in this marine park.""Where can you get up close to Bluestripe Snapper, Almaco Jack, Emperor Angelfish and Pinkish Basslet?
• The equatorial archipelago in this region is made up of 17,508 islands.""It\s as stunning on land as it is in the sea