A black beetle with large patches of bright orange often found in woodland although the one shown here was out on a track across open moorland.
These beetles have the ability to scent decaying flesh which they will collect and try to bury below the soil for safe-keeping.
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Nicrophorus Investigator image by munki-boy
Brett Gregory is an award-winning filmmaker based in Bolton whose production company, Serious Feather, is currently making a documentary about autism and poetry.
As a part of this production, Landscape Britain was asked to advise with regards to the location of specific areas of outstanding natural beauty throughout the region.
Visit www.seriousfeather.com for further information.
