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Species related to the Caspian seal (Pusa caspica)

Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii)
The Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii) belongs to an ancient and unique group of bony fish, relics from the time of the dinosaurs... More 5 Images 1 Video
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
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
Roach (Rutilus rutilus)
The roach (Rutilus rutilus) is a common fish of fresh and brackish water, and one that is likely to be the most familiar to anglers... More 14 Images 3 Videos
Beluga (Huso huso)
The beluga (Huso huso) is the largest sturgeon in the world and the largest European freshwater fish; it can reach up to five metres in... More 14 Images 1 Video
Baikal seal (Pusa sibirica)
The Baikal seal is remarkable for being the only pinniped that is restricted solely to a freshwater habitat. Like other pinniped species, it... More 16 Images 3 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
Spotted seal (Phoca largha)
The spotted seal (Phoca largha) varies in colouration from very light to very dark, but is generally pale on the underside, with darker... More 3 Images 1 Video
Harp seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus)
The adult harp seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) is distinguished by the black markings on the upperside of its body, which create a harp or... More 29 Images 0 videos
Leopard (Panthera pardus)
Distinguished by its exceptionally beautiful, black-spotted coat, the leopard (Panthera pardus) is also recognised for its supreme stealth... More 81 Images 4 Videos
Wildcat (Felis silvestris)
The wild ancestor of the domestic cat, the wildcat (Felis silvestris) bears a striking resemblance to its tame relatives. In fact... More 59 Images 12 Videos
Common otter (Lutra lutra)
The elusive common otter (Lutra lutra) has sleek brown fur, which is often paler on the underside, and a long lithe body with a thick tail... More 52 Images 18 Videos
Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx)
The largest of the lynxes, the Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) has powerful legs, with slightly longer hindlimbs adapted for springing. In common... More 54 Images 9 Videos
Pallas’s cat (Otocolobus manul)
Pallas’s cat (Otocolobus manul) is about the size of a domestic cat but looks much larger due to its stocky build and long, dense coat... More 12 Images 1 Video
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
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
European marbled polecat (Vormela peregusna)
One of the most widely distributed small carnivores in Europe and Asia, the European marbled polecat (Vormela peregusna) is a small mustelid... More 6 Images 3 Videos
North American otter (Lontra canadensis)
Like other otter species, the North American otter has a long, sinuous, streamlined body, highly modified for aquatic life. The limbs are... More 29 Images 5 Videos
Jungle cat (Felis chaus)
The jungle cat (Felis chaus) is a large, slender wild cat, with long legs and long, close-set, rounded ears which have characteristic small... More 21 Images 0 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
Purple swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio)
Information on the purple swamphen is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 31 Images 0 videos
Dog-faced water snake (Cerberus rynchops)
Information on the dog-faced water snake (Cerberus rynchops) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Common sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)
The common sandpiper is a rather small, short-legged wader with a long, straight beak, relatively drab colouration, and a distinctive... More 19 Images 0 videos
Savi's pipistrelle (Pipistrellus savii)
Savi’s pipistrelle (Pipistrellus savii) is a widespread and common bat of Europe, Asia and northern Africa. It is a rather large member of... More 4 Images 0 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
Geoffroy’s bat (Myotis emarginatus)
Geoffroy’s bat (Myotis emarginatus) is a relatively small bat characterized by a distinct notch on each ear, hence its alternative name of... More 6 Images 0 videos
Persian sturgeon (Acipenser persicus)
Information on the Persian sturgeon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 1 Video
Afghan tortoise (Testudo horsfieldii)
The Afghan tortoise (Testudo horsfieldii) has a rounded upper shell, known as the carapace, which is almost as broad as it is long. The... More 19 Images 1 Video
Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens)
A striking species of damselfly, the banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) has the same style of butterfly-like flitting flight as that... More 32 Images 1 Video
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

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