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Anguilla anguilla (European eel)
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 -
Apodemus flavicollis (Yellow-necked mouse)
Although generally larger in size, the yellow-necked mouse (Apodemus flavicollis) is very similar in appearance to the wood mouse (Apodmeus... More 6 Images 2 Videos -
Apodemus sylvaticus (Wood mouse)
The wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) is the most common native rodent in Britain. It has brown fur with a reddish tinge and a white or... More 14 Images 6 Videos -
Arvicola terrestris (Water vole)
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 -
Astacus astacus (Noble crayfish)
This crustacean varies in colour from green or blue to brown and sometimes black. The undersides of the claws are dark red. The head and... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Austropotamobius torrentium (Stone crayfish)
Information on the stone crayfish is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Barbastella barbastellus (Barbastelle bat)
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 -
Bufo bufo (Common toad)
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 -
Calopteryx splendens (Banded demoiselle)
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 -
Canis lupus (Grey wolf)
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 -
Capreolus capreolus (Roe deer)
The small, elegant roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) is reddish brown in colour during summer but becomes grey, pale brown or even... More 21 Images 5 Videos -
Cervus elaphus (Red deer)
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 -
Chondrostoma vardarense (Chondrostoma)
Chondrostoma vardarense is a member of the Cyprinidae family, a diverse group of fish comprising over 2,000 species. Although there is very... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Clethrionomys glareolus (Bank vole)
The bank vole (Clethrionomys glareolus) has a small, stocky body and a blunt, rounded muzzle. The upperparts may be yellowish, reddish or... More 15 Images 4 Videos -
Cordulegaster bidentata (Sombre goldenring)
The sombre goldenring (Cordulegaster bidentata) is a large dragonfly that belongs to a group named for the yellow rings on their otherwise... More 10 Images 0 videos -
Cordulegaster heros (Balkan goldenring)
One of Europe’s largest dragonflies, the Balkan goldenring (Cordulegaster heros) belongs to a group of dragonflies named for the yellow... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Cottus gobio (Bullhead)
The bullhead (Cottus gobio) is the only freshwater member of the family Cottidae that is native to the UK. It is a small fish, with a large... More 11 Images 4 Videos -
Crocidura suaveolens (Lesser white-toothed shrew)
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 -
Cyperus rotundus (Nut-grass)
The nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus) is a slender, erect, perennial sedge which spreads by means of a fibrous root system. Its slender... More 10 Images 0 videos -
Dama dama (Fallow deer)
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 -
Dinaromys bogdanovi (Martino’s vole)
The single living species of the genus Dinaromys, Martino’s vole exhibits the typical characteristics of most small, herbivorous rodents. It... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Elaphe quatuorlineata (Four-lined snake)
Information on the four-lined snake (Elaphe quatuorlineata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 14 Images 0 videos -
Emys orbicularis (European pond turtle)
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 -
Enallagma cyathigerum (Common blue damselfly)
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 -
Eptesicus serotinus (Serotine bat)
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 -
Esox lucius (Pike)
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 -
Felis silvestris (Wildcat)
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 -
Glis glis (Fat dormouse)
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 -
Hyla arborea (Common tree frog)
Information on the common tree frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 29 Images 2 Videos -
Lacerta viridis (Green lizard)
Information on the green lizard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 2 Videos -
Lepus europaeus (Brown hare)
The general form and structure of the brown hare resembles that of the rabbit, but obvious differences include the hare's longer, larger... More 42 Images 5 Videos -
Lutra lutra (Common otter)
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 -
Lycaena ottomana (Grecian copper)
Information on the Grecian copper (Lycaena ottomana) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Lynx lynx (Eurasian 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 -
Martes martes (Pine marten)
The elusive, generally nocturnal pine marten (Martes martes) has chestnut-brown to dark brown fur with a creamy-yellow bib. The... More 22 Images 10 Videos -
Meles meles (Badger)
With its striking black and white striped head, the badger (Meles meles) is one of our most instantly recognisable mammals. The rest of... More 46 Images 17 Videos -
Micromys minutus (Harvest mouse)
The diminutive harvest mouse is the smallest rodent in Europe, weighing up to just 6g. It is easily identified, with its blunt nose, short... More 41 Images 15 Videos -
Miniopterus schreibersii (Schreiber's long-fingered bat)
Information on Schreiber's long-fingered bat (Miniopterus schreibersii) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 18 Images 0 videos -
Mus musculus (House mouse)
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 -
Muscardinus avellanarius (Common dormouse)
This attractive rodent can be easily distinguished from mice by its long, fluffy tail. The common dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) is one... More 24 Images 5 Videos -
Mustela erminea (Stoat)
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 -
Mustela nivalis (Weasel)
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 -
Mustela putorius (European polecat)
The largest member of the genus Mustela in Britain, the European polecat (Mustela putorius) has a weasel-like slender body, short... More 9 Images 4 Videos -
Myotis bechsteinii (Bechstein's bat)
The rare tree-dwelling Bechstein's bat (Myotis bechsteinii) has long, broad ears with a long lancet shaped tragus (a soft cartilaginous... More 15 Images 0 videos -
Myotis blythii (Lesser mouse-eared myotis)
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 -
Myotis brandtii (Brandt's bat)
Brandt's bat (Myotis brandtii) was first discovered in Europe in 1958, but was only separated from the very similar species, the... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Myotis capaccinii (Long-fingered bat)
The long-fingered bat is a medium-sized bat and one of three ‘trawling’ European bat species, the other two being the Daubenton’s bat (... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Myotis daubentonii (Daubenton's bat)
Daubenton's bat (Myotis daubentonii) is a medium to small-sized species. The fur has a fluffy appearance, is brownish-grey to bronze on... More 16 Images 4 Videos -
Myotis emarginatus (Geoffroy’s bat)
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 -
Myotis myotis (Greater mouse-eared bat)
The greater mouse-eared bat (Myotis myotis) is one of the larger European bats. Its fur is a medium-brown colour on the upper body, and... More 8 Images 0 videos
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