ARKive - Chamois - Rupicapra rupicapra- species related by location

Species that have a similar geographic range to the Chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra)

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
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... More 55 Images 0 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
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
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
Red deer (Cervus elaphus)
Red deer (Cervus elaphus) are the largest native land animal to occur in the UK. Stags (males) are larger in size than hinds (females), and... More 57 Images 17 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Common tree frog (Hyla arborea)
Information on the common tree frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 29 Images 2 Videos
Perch (Perca fluviatilis)
The perch (Perca fluviatilis) is a distinctive fish, with a deep greenish body marked with dark vertical bands, and the dorsal fin is... More 21 Images 4 Videos
Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum)
As the name suggests, the common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) is one of the commonest species in Great Britain. They can be... More 30 Images 3 Videos
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
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
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
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris)
This attractive mammal has a chestnut upper body, with buff to cream underside, noticeable ear tufts and the famous fluffy tail. The red... More 37 Images 10 Videos
Natterer's bat (Myotis nattereri)
The medium sized Natterer's bat (Myotis nattereri) has a grey-brown back and whitish fur to the underside, a pinkish face and quite... More 19 Images 1 Video
Fallow deer (Dama dama)
Prized as an ornamental species for many years, the fallow deer (Dama dama) displays a variety of coat colours in the UK, ranging from... More 34 Images 10 Videos
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
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
Fat dormouse (Glis glis)
The fat, or edible dormouse (Glis glis) was introduced to Britain in 1902. This is a fairly large dormouse, with a very bushy tail and short... More 13 Images 11 Videos
Nathusius's pipistrelle (Pipistrellus nathusii)
Nathusius's pipistrelle (Pipistrellus nathusii) is a small bat, with long wings. It was not known to breed in Great Britain until as... More 2 Images 1 Video
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
Smooth newt (Triturus vulgaris)
The smooth or common newt (Triturus vulgaris) is Britain's most widespread newt. Both males and females have greenish-brown upperparts, with... More 28 Images 8 Videos
Water vole (Arvicola terrestris)
The water vole (Arvicola terrestris) is the largest and most famous of the British voles. 'Ratty' in Kenneth Grahame's Wind in the... More 39 Images 9 Videos
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

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