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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…
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Bugle (Ajuga reptans)
Bugle is a common herb that often grows in large clumps. The flowers are deep purplish blue, rarely pink or white, and are arranged on…
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Mole (Talpa europaea)
The European mole (Talpa europaea) has an elongated, cylindrical body, covered in black, velvety fur. Although the eyes are complete, they…
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Red kite (Milvus milvus)
The red kite has been described as 'the most beautiful bird of prey in Britain'. The plumage is a wonderful mixture of black, chestnut, grey…
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Elder (Sambucus nigra)
The elder is not quite large enough to be classed as a tree, but is too large for a bush. It is a strange ‘tree’ of many contrasts. The…
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Wild boar (Sus scrofa)
Information on the wild boar is currently being researched and written is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Anderson’s crocodile newt (Echinotriton andersoni)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world's threatened amphibian species.A collaboration…
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Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa)
Wood anemone is an attractive plant that often indicates the site of old woodland. Each stem has a single, white, star-shaped flower, often…
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Barred tooth-striped moth (Trichopteryx polycommata)
The Barred Tooth-striped is a greyish coloured moth. The caterpillars are green with two white lines and a dark central line passing along…
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Hazel pot beetle (Cryptocephalus coryli)
An orange and black insect that has the typical - if slightly squarish - 'beetle' shape. The thorax is black in males and red in females…
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Duke of Burgundy (Hamearis lucina)
Information on the Duke of Burgundy is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly. …
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Hemp-agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum)
Hemp-agrimony is a tall and bushy plant which is in no way related to the plants hemp or agrimony. It has a woody rootstock and downy shoots…
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Least chipmunk (Tamias minimus)
A small rodent with a long, narrow but fairly bushy tail, the least chipmunk (Tamias minimus) is the smallest and most widely distributed…
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Square-spotted clay moth (Xestia rhomboidea)
The forewings of the scarce Square-spotted Clay moth vary in colour from pale reddish brown to almost black, and the hindwings are generally…
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Primrose (Primula vulgaris)
The primrose is well-known as one of the first flowers of the year, indeed the common name derives from 'prima rosa' meaning 'first flower'…
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Heath fritillary (Mellicta athalia)
One of our rarest butterflies, the heath fritillary is a light orange-brown in colour with dark brown markings; the underside is pale yellow…
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Moose (Alces americanus)
Together with its close relative the Eurasian elk (Alces alces), the moose (Alces americanus) is the largest living deer species, and is…
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Wasp hoverfly (Doros profuges)
This spectacular large, slender hoverfly is a wasp mimic; its body shape and black and yellow markings make it very similar in appearance to…
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Common box turtle (Terrapene carolina)
The common box turtle (Terrapene carolina) gets its common name from the structure of its shell which consists of a high domed…
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Common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis)
Information on the common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Small Indian civet (Viverricula indica)
Information on the small Indian civet (Viverricula indica) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Little owl (Athene noctua)
The little owl is a diminutive species, which possesses a plump, round body, bright yellow eyes and spotted plumage. There are thirteen…
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Black stork (Ciconia nigra)
The black stork is a large but fairly secretive bird. The black head, upperparts, wings, tail and long neck have a conspicuous green or…
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Asian white-backed vulture (Gyps bengalensis)
The Asian white-backed vulture has recently undergone a catastrophic population crash, which threatens the survival of this species. It is a…
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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…
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Pill woodlouse (Armadillidium vulgare)
Woodlice are not insects, but are crustaceans; more closely related to crabs and shrimps than insects. The body is divided into three main…
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Red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus)
The red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus) is a small, slender bird of prey in which the male and female vary considerably in appearance…
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Common buzzard (Buteo buteo)
One of the most common raptor species in Europe, this medium-sized bird of prey is recognisable for its rounded head and tail, broad wings…
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Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura)
With a bright, pinkish-red head, brownish-black plumage and a two metre wingspan, the turkey vulture is a highly distinctive bird of prey…
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Small white (Pieris rapae)
This widespread and familiar white butterfly is one of the most common butterflies in Europe. As the name suggests, adults have whitish…
