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Species that have a similar geographic range to the American beaver (Castor canadensis)

Common seal (Phoca vitulina)
Also known as the harbour seal, the common seal is the smaller of the two breeding seals in Great Britain. When hauled out it often adopts a... More 48 Images 6 Videos
Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus)
Information on the muskrat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 19 Images 1 Video
Grey wolf (Canis lupus)
The world’s largest wild canid, the iconic grey wolf (Canis lupus) has been a source of both fear and respect, inspiring a rich cultural... More 94 Images 18 Videos
Brown bear (Ursus arctos)
One of the largest carnivores on Earth, the brown bear (Ursus arctos) is perhaps the most archetypal of all bear species; indeed the genus... More 74 Images 10 Videos
Orca (Orcinus orca)
Also known as the killer whale, the orca (Orcinus orca) is the largest member of the dolphin family, and one of the most distinctive of all... More 50 Images 1 Video
Smooth hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena)
A member of a large and easily recognisable group of sharks, the smooth hammerhead can be distinguished from the other hammerhead species by... More 7 Images 0 videos
Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)
The bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) is one of the most well-known species of dolphin. There appear to be two main varieties; a... More 49 Images 2 Videos
Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus)
Information on the reindeer is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 53 Images 8 Videos
Sei whale (Balaenoptera borealis)
The sei whale is smaller in size than the fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), and can be distinguished from this similar species because it... More 11 Images 2 Videos
American mink (Mustela vison)
The introduced American mink (Mustela vison) has a slender body, short legs and a tail that is about a third of the body length. The... More 7 Images 15 Videos
Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus)
The Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) is superbly adapted for life at sub-zero temperatures. While this species is best known for its pristine... More 54 Images 11 Videos
Weasel (Mustela nivalis)
Britain's smallest native carnivore, the weasel (Mustela nivalis) has a long slender body, and a short tail. The fur is ginger to a rich... More 9 Images 3 Videos
Northern raccoon (Procyon lotor)
Information on the northern raccoon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 31 Images 2 Videos
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)
The magnificent humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is renowned for its impressive leaping displays and for the mysterious 'singing' of... More 57 Images 15 Videos
Common green darner (Anax junius)
One of North America’s most common and widespread dragonflies, the common green darner (Anax junius) is a large insect with a bright green... More 19 Images 0 videos
White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
Information on the white-tailed deer is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 58 Images 0 videos
Pike (Esox lucius)
The pike (Esox lucius) is probably the coarse anglers’ most sought-after fish. It is predatory both in nature and appearance. The fish has a... More 27 Images 0 videos
Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus)
The sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) is the largest of the toothed whales, with males growing up to 20 metres in length. The sperm whale... More 45 Images 14 Videos
Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus)
The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is the largest animal to have ever lived, being almost as big as a Boeing 737 and even larger than... More 52 Images 4 Videos
House mouse (Mus musculus)
The house mouse (Mus musculus) is one of the most widely distributed and successful mammals in the world. It has dull greyish-brown fur... More 18 Images 8 Videos
Grey seal (eastern Atlantic population) (Halichoerus grypus)
Grey seals are the larger of Britain's two species of breeding seal. The coat colour varies from grey to brown to silver, often with... More 62 Images 11 Videos
Wolverine (Gulo gulo)
The elusive wolverine (Gulo gulo) has a fearsome reputation - it is the largest member of the weasel family. The remoteness and voracious... More 37 Images 14 Videos
Gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus)
A giant of the ocean, the gray whale is mottled dark to light grey in colour and is encrusted with patches of barnacles and whale lice. The... More 48 Images 12 Videos
Ringed seal (Pusa hispida)
The smallest of all living seal species, growing to a maximum length of just over 1.5 metres, the ringed seal (Pusa hispida) is named for... More 22 Images 5 Videos
Sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus)
Lampreys are some of the most primitive vertebrates alive today, they are known as cyclostomes, which means 'round mouths' and refers to the... More 6 Images 0 videos
Northern fur seal (Callorhinus ursinus)
The northern fur seal (Callorhinus ursinus) belongs to the family known as ‘eared seals’ (Otariidae), which includes the fur seals and sea... More 48 Images 8 Videos
Stoat (Mustela erminea)
Stoats (Mustela erminea) are elusive predators, with long, slender bodies and short legs. The pelage is reddish to ginger in colour... More 11 Images 12 Videos
Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus)
Fin whales are the fastest of all cetaceans, reaching speeds of 37 kilometres per hour and known to completely clear the water. This whale... More 32 Images 2 Videos
Sea otter (Enhydra lutris)
The sea otter, the smallest marine mammal in the world, is well adapted for its predominately aquatic lifestyle, possessing a strong... More 44 Images 16 Videos
Pygmy sperm whale (Kogia breviceps)
Information on the pygmy sperm whale is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos

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