Female and juvenile two-coloured wolf spiders are easily distinguished from other wolf spiders by their dramatic colouring.
Related species for the Siberian musk deer (Moschus moschiferus)
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Sand lizard (Lacerta agilis)
The sand lizard (Lacerta agilis) is larger than the common lizard, and somewhat stockier. Sand lizards have an attractive pattern of dark…
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Sago pondweed (Stuckenia pectinata)
Information on the sago pondweed (Stuckenia pectinata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Dhole (Cuon alpinus)
Dholes or Asian wild dogs are pack-living canids, although they are unique amongst this family in having a thickset muzzle and one less…
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Holly-leaved naiad (Najas marina)
The holly-leaved naiad (Najas marina) is an aquatic plant that has tough narrow leaves on forked, brittle stems. Both the leaves and the…
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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…
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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…
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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 shortly…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides)
Information on the raccoon dog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Common scarlet-darter (Crocothemis erythraea)
Information on the common scarlet-darter is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus)
The rudd is often confused with the roach (Rutilus rutilus), as the two species are similar in appearance. In the rudd, the dorsal fin is…
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Juniper (Juniperus communis)
There are at least two subspecies of juniper (Juniperus communis). The best known, J. communis communis, whose bushes vary between a metre…
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Minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus)
The minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus) is a small, lively freshwater fish, with a greenish-brown back, which features darker spots that form an…
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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…
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Great reed-warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus)
The largest of the European warblers, the great reed-warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus) is most easily identified by its long, heavy bill…
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Eurasian hoopoe (Upupa epops)
Information on the Eurasian hoopoe is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Arctic loon (Gavia arctica)
The Arctic loon (Gavia arctica) is an elegant and distinctive diving bird, with a dark grey or black, dagger-shaped bill and deep red eyes…
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Fork-tailed swift (Apus pacificus)
Named for its broad and deeply forked tail, the fork-tailed swift (Apus pacificus) is a relatively large swift with a rather slender body…
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Brown shrike (Lanius cristatus)
Information on the brown shrike is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Black-tailed godwit (Limosa limosa)
The black-tailed godwit is a rare, large and elegant wading bird with a very long straight bill. In flight it displays a broad white bar on…
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Teal (Anas crecca)
The teal (Anas crecca) is one of the smallest wild ducks in the UK. The drake (male) in breeding plumage is also one of the most handsome of…
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Northern pintail (Anas acuta)
Among the most handsome of all ducks, the northern pintail (Anas acuta) is recognised by its slender build, long, elegant neck and elongated…
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Pacific golden plover (Pluvialis fulva)
Information on the Pacific golden plover is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Rook (Corvus frugilegus)
The rook (Corvus frugilegus) is the same size as carrion and hooded crows (Corvus corone, and C. cornix respectively). It has black plumage…
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Siberian salamander (Salamandrella keyserlingii)
The Siberian salamander (Salamandrella keyserlingii) is a widely distributed and uniquely freeze-tolerant amphibian. Its smooth skin is…
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Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)
A well-known, attractive diving duck, the goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) has distinctive plumage with marked differences in appearance…
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Eurasian spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia)
The distinctively spatulate bill of the Eurasian spoonbill lends this tall, pure white waterbird a slightly comical appearance. During the…
