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Species related to the House mouse (Mus musculus)

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
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
Kuhl’s pipistrelle (Pipistrellus kuhlii)
Kuhl’s pipistrelle is a small bat with a long tail, a well-developed interfemoral (tail) membrane, and a knife-shaped tragus in front of the... More 4 Images 0 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
Harvest mouse (Micromys minutus)
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
Nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus)
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
Yellow-necked mouse (Apodemus flavicollis)
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
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
Field vole (Microtus agrestis)
Like all voles, the field vole (Microtus agrestis) has a small, stocky body and a blunt, rounded muzzle. The fur is greyish-brown on... More 8 Images 4 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
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
Pygmy shrew (Sorex minutus)
As both the common and scientific names suggest (minutus means small), the pygmy shrew (Sorex minutus) is tiny, in fact it is the smallest... More 4 Images 0 videos
Orkney vole (Microtus arvalis orcadensis)
The Orkney vole is an endemic subspecies of the common vole (Microtus arvalis), which is found only in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is... More 6 Images 1 Video
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
Greater mouse-eared bat (Myotis myotis)
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
Grey long-eared bat (Plecotus austriacus)
The grey long-eared bat (Plecotus austriacus) is one of Britain's rarest mammals. It is very similar in appearance to the brown long-eared... More 6 Images 0 videos
Five-striped palm squirrel (Funambulus pennantii)
Information on the five-striped palm squirrel (Funambulus pennantii) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 15 Images 0 videos
Golden jackal (Canis aureus)
The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a slender, medium-sized canid with long legs, a long, pointed muzzle, and a relatively short, bushy tail... More 34 Images 0 videos
Green toad (Pseudepidalea viridis)
Information on the green toad (Pseudepidalea viridis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 22 Images 0 videos
Colt’s-foot (Tussilago farfara)
Colt’s foot is one of the earliest flowers each spring. The alternative name ‘son-before-father’ refers to the fact that the bright yellow... More 15 Images 2 Videos
Common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis)
The common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is a long, slender North American snake with a colourful and extremely variable appearance... More 47 Images 2 Videos
Megachile leaf-cutter bee (Megachile centuncularis)
Information on the megachile leaf-cutter bee is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 12 Images 2 Videos
Daisy (Bellis perennis)
The humble yet cheerfully attractive daisy is familiar to most as a 'weed' of lawns and a feature of many children's games. The small, hairy... More 8 Images 2 Videos
Collared crow (Corvus torquatus)
Information on the collared crow is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Common tenrec (Tenrec ecaudatus)
Information on the common tenrec is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 0 videos
Wolf spider (Pardosa amentata)
All wolf spiders are agile, fast-moving ground predators. This species is brownish in colour, and males are typically darker than females... More 16 Images 4 Videos
Common European earwig (Forficula auricularia)
The earwig is a very common insect, and one that often triggers repulsion due to the unfounded belief that they enter people's ears and... More 17 Images 9 Videos
Common nettle (Urtica dioica)
The common or stinging nettle is a well-known and highly successful 'weed' species. The roots are very tough and are yellow in colour, and... More 8 Images 4 Videos
Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)
One of North America’s most widespread and common hawks, the red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is easily identified by the red upper... More 26 Images 4 Videos
Mourning dove (Zenaida macroura)
Named for its rather plaintive cooing, the mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) is a slender, medium-sized dove with a relatively small head and... More 19 Images 1 Video

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