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Species that have a similar geographic range to the Azores laurel (Laurus azorica)

Whiskered bat (Myotis mystacinus)
The whiskered bat (Myotis mystacinus) is the smallest member of the Myotis genus in Europe. It is very similar in appearance to... More 6 Images 1 Video
Lesser white-toothed shrew (Crocidura suaveolens)
The lesser white-toothed shrew (Crocidura suaveolens) is the smallest of the 'white-toothed shrews'; it lacks the deposition of iron in... More 5 Images 3 Videos
Thornback skate (Raja clavata)
The thornback skate (Raja clavata) is probably one of the commonest skates encountered by divers, being among the most abundant rajids... More 15 Images 3 Videos
Red fox (Vulpes vulpes)
The size of a small dog, the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is the largest member of the genus Vulpes and is well-known for its large bushy... More 71 Images 7 Videos
European free-tailed bat (Tadarida teniotis)
One of the largest bats in Europe, the European free-tailed bat has large, forward-pointing ears that curl in at the edges and a long... More 5 Images 0 videos
European eel (Anguilla anguilla)
The European eel (Anguilla anguilla) has a very unusual and fascinating life cycle. Adults have long, narrow bodies, with a continuous... More 27 Images 4 Videos
Serotine bat (Eptesicus serotinus)
One of the largest bats in Britain, the serotine bat (Eptesicus serotinus) has long fur, the back is smoky-brown in colour, while the belly... More 3 Images 1 Video
Egyptian mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon)
A short-legged carnivore with a long body, the Egyptian mongoose often looks like a reptile when seen from a distance, as it moves with a... More 9 Images 5 Videos
Southern damselfly (Coenagrion mercuriale)
Males are sky-blue and black in colour, with blue eyes and two small eyespots. They can be distinguished from the males of similar species... More 7 Images 0 videos
Bronze whaler (Carcharhinus brachyurus)
Named for its bronze, or sometimes greyish-bronze upperside, this is a large, fairly slender shark with a moderately long and slightly... More 12 Images 1 Video
Black rat (Rattus rattus)
Also known as the ship rat, the black rat (Rattus rattus) was introduced to Britain with the Romans. Generally smaller than the brown rat (... More 7 Images 1 Video
Lesser mouse-eared myotis (Myotis blythii)
The lesser mouse-eared myotis (Myotis blythii) is a member of the most widely distributed groups of bats in the world, the mouse-eared or... More 10 Images 0 videos
Smalleyed ray (Raja microocellata)
Like other skates and rays, the most notable feature of the smalleyed ray (Raja microocellata) is its large pectoral fins that provide... More 3 Images 0 videos
Greater white-toothed shrew (Crocidura russula)
The greater white-toothed shrew (Crocidura russula) is one of the 'white-toothed shrews'; it lacks deposition of iron in the... More 4 Images 0 videos
Orange-spotted emerald (Oxygastra curtisii)
As a typical emerald (Corduliidae spp.), this medium-sized dragonfly possesses vivid emerald green eyes and a metallic green body, with a... More 4 Images 0 videos
Giant noctule (Nyctalus lasiopterus)
The giant noctule (Nyctalus lasiopterus) is the largest bat species in Europe, and one of the largest bats in the world to catch its prey in... More 2 Images 0 videos
Lesser horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros)
The lesser horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros) is one of the smallest British bats. It has soft fluffy fur, which is brownish on the... More 21 Images 1 Video
European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis)
The olive, brown or black European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) is one of the few freshwater species that live in Europe... More 24 Images 1 Video
Noctule bat (Nyctalus noctula)
The noctule bat (Nyctalus noctula) is one of the largest bats in Europe. It has long, narrow wings, and the short fur lies close... More 7 Images 4 Videos
Savi’s pygmy shrew (Suncus etruscus)
The smallest land mammal in the world, Savi’s pygmy shrew has greyish-brown, velvety fur tinged with red on the upper side of its body, and... More 5 Images 1 Video
Greater horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum)
The greater horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum) is the larger of the two horseshoe bats found in Britain. They are so-named from the... More 23 Images 5 Videos
Barbastelle bat (Barbastella barbastellus)
The rare medium-sized barbastelle bat (Barbastella barbastellus) has a short nose, small eyes and wide ears with a triangular shaped tragus... More 11 Images 0 videos
Maned seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus)
The maned seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) is a particularly striking species of seahorse, named after the prominent fleshy spines that run... More 13 Images 1 Video
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
Common toad (Bufo bufo)
The common toad (Bufo bufo) is surrounded by a wealth of folklore and superstition. It can alter the tone of its skin to suit its... More 43 Images 6 Videos
Turkish gecko (Hemidactylus turcicus)
The Turkish gecko is a pale reptile, with a slightly pink translucence to its skin. Its body, which is covered in numerous small bumps, is... More 13 Images 0 videos
Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus)
One of the largest of the tunas, the Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) has been called a ‘pinnacle of fish evolution’, referring to... More 6 Images 0 videos
Sharp-ribbed salamander (Pleurodeles waltl)
Also known as the sharp-ribbed newt, the sharp-ribbed salamander (Pleurodeles waltl) is one of Europe’s largest salamander species. It is... More 11 Images 0 videos
Common wall gecko (Tarentola mauritanica)
Information on the common wall gecko (Tarentola mauritanica) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 17 Images 1 Video
Leisler's bat (Nyctalus leisleri)
The medium sized Leisler's bat (Nyctalus leisleri) is similar in appearance to the noctule bat (Nyctalus noctula), but it is both... More 3 Images 0 videos

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