Species found in Switzerland

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Adder (Vipera berus)
The adder (Vipera berus) is an extremely widespread reptile, and is the UK’s only venomous snake. As a result of its venomous bite, the... More 15 Images 9 Videos
Agile frog (Rana dalmatina)
Information on the agile frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 29 Images 1 Video
Alpine marmot (Marmota marmota)
Information on the Alpine marmot is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 37 Images 8 Videos
Alpine shrew (Sorex alpinus)
A small, secretive, mouse-like species, the alpine shrew (Sorex alpinus) is slender-bodied and short-legged, with conspicuous whiskers and a... More 3 Images 0 videos
Alpine zephyr blue (Plebejus trappi)
Information on the Alpine zephyr blue (Plebejus trappi) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo)
The Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) is a beautiful white butterfly, decorated with large black spots on the forewings and red eye-spots... More 27 Images 2 Videos
Apron (Zingel asper)
The elusive apron (Zingel asper) is a small and highly mobile fish. It is usually light brown or dark grey, with a patterning of mottled... More 1 Image 0 videos
Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)
The Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), 'the leaper', has been called the king of fish, due primarily to its spectacular ability to clear... More 9 Images 4 Videos
Badger (Meles meles)
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
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
Bank vole (Clethrionomys glareolus)
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
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
Bechstein's bat (Myotis bechsteinii)
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
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
Black-backed meadow ant (Formica pratensis)
The black-backed meadow ant (Formica pratensis) is a large wood ant, and resembles the more common southern wood ant (Formica rufa)... More 3 Images 0 videos
Blue ground beetle (Carabus intricatus)
A large and impressive beetle, the blue ground beetle (Carabus intricatus) has an attractive metallic purple or blue sheen to it... More 12 Images 1 Video
Brandt's bat (Myotis brandtii)
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
Brook barbel (Barbus caninus)
Information on the brook barbel is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Brook lamprey (Lampetra planeri)
The brook lamprey (Lampetra planeri) is the smallest of the British lampreys, and has two dorsal (back) fins which are in close contact... More 13 Images 0 videos
Brown bear (Ursus arctos)
One of the largest carnivores on Earth, the brown bear (Ursus arctos) is perhaps the most archetypal of all bear species; indeed the genus... More 74 Images 10 Videos
Brown hare (Lepus europaeus)
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
Brown long-eared bat (Plecotus auritus)
The brown long-eared bat (Plecotus auritus) is the second most common bat in Great Britain after the pipistrelles. As the name suggests, it... More 12 Images 5 Videos
Brown rat (Rattus norvegicus)
The brown or Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) is a supreme generalist; its opportunistic lifestyle, agility and prolific breeding potential... More 23 Images 13 Videos
Bullhead (Cottus gobio)
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
Camponotus (Camponotus universitatis)
Information on Camponotus universitatisis currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Cerambyx longicorn (Cerambyx cerdo)
This large and beautiful beetle is among the largest of the European beetle species. It has an elongated, robust body and, like all members... More 5 Images 0 videos
Chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra)
The chamois is an agile and graceful animal, adapted to cold, highland terrain. Its winter coat consists of thick, woolly underfur and long... More 30 Images 7 Videos
Chub (Squalius cephalus)
Information on the chub is currently being researched and written and will apear here shortly... More 11 Images 0 videos
Cinquefoil skipper (Pyrgus cirsii)
Information on the cinquefoil skipper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Click beetle (Ampedus quadrisignatus)
Information on Ampedus quadrisignatus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 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
Common dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius)
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
Common fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra)
Information on the common fire salamander is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 25 Images 2 Videos
Common frog (Rana temporaria)
Undoubtedly Britain's most well-known amphibian, the common frog (Rana temporaria) is often found in garden ponds. They are typically brown... More 38 Images 4 Videos
Common genet (Genetta genetta)
The common genet is a slender, cat-like carnivore, recognised by a crest of long, black hairs that runs from the shoulders, along the back... More 13 Images 1 Video
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
Common shrew (Sorex araneus)
The common shrew (Sorex araneus), one of Britain's most abundant mammals has a long, flexible snout, tiny ears and small eyes typical of... More 8 Images 7 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
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
Common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis)
Information on the common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 24 Images 3 Videos
Dark guest ant (Anergates atratulus)
A highly specialised parasite with a remarkable life history, the dark guest ant (Anergates atratulus) not only takes over the nest of... More 1 Image 0 videos
Dark whiteface (Leucorrhinia albifrons)
Like other members of its genus, the dark whiteface is a small, slender, low-flying dragonfly. It is similar in appearance to the lilypad... More 13 Images 0 videos
Daubenton's bat (Myotis daubentonii)
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
Desmoulin's whorl snail (Vertigo moulinsiana)
This tiny snail, not more than 3mm tall, is one most people are unlikely to encounter unless you have a stream flowing through your... More 5 Images 0 videos
Dusky large blue (Phengaris nausithous)
Information on the dusky large blue is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 1 Video
Dwarf damselfly (Nehalennia speciosa)
Aptly named, the dwarf, or pygmy, damselfly is the smallest damselfly in Europe, measuring just a tiny 23 to 26 millimetres long. The... More 2 Images 0 videos
Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber)
One of the largest rodents in the world, the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) is also one of the most industrious mammals in Europe. It is... More 23 Images 12 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
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
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

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