Wytham Woods mammals
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Wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus)
The wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) is the most common native rodent in Britain . It has brown fur…
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Barbastelle bat (Barbastella barbastellus)
The rare medium-sized barbastelle bat (Barbastella barbastellus) has a short nose, small eyes and…
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Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus)
The small, elegant roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) is reddish brown in colour during summer but…
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Bank vole (Clethrionomys glareolus)
The bank vole (Clethrionomys glareolus) has a small, stocky body and a blunt, rounded muzzle . The…
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Fallow deer (Dama dama)
Prized as an ornamental species for many years , the fallow deer (Dama dama) displays a variety of…
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Badger (Meles meles)
With its striking black and white striped head, the badger (Meles meles) is one of our most…
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Field vole (Microtus agrestis)
Like all voles, the field vole (Microtus agrestis) has a small, stocky body and a blunt, rounded…
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Reeve's muntjac (Muntiacus reevesi)
The small, stocky introduced Reeve's muntjac (Muntiacus reevesi) has a shiny reddish coat which…
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Stoat (Mustela erminea)
Stoats (Mustela erminea) are elusive predators, with long, slender bodies and short legs . The…
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Weasel (Mustela nivalis)
Britain's smallest native carnivore , the weasel (Mustela nivalis) has a long slender body, and a…
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Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
One of our best-known wild mammals, the rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) was introduced to Great…
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Mole (Talpa europaea)
The European mole (Talpa europaea) has an elongated, cylindrical body, covered in black, velvety fur…
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Red fox (Vulpes vulpes)
The size of a small dog, the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is the largest member of the genus Vulpes and…