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Species related to the Southern wood ant (Formica rufa)

Hairy wood ant (Formica lugubris)
The hairy wood ant (Formica lugubris) can be distinguished from the other wood ants by the possession of a fringe of hairs that reaches down... More 6 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
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
European polecat (Mustela putorius)
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
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
Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus)
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
Fallow deer (Dama dama)
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
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... More 57 Images 17 Videos
Grass snake (Natrix natrix)
The grass snake (Natrix natrix) is Britain's largest terrestrial reptile. This snake is typically olive-green, brown or greyish in colour... More 38 Images 8 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
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
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
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
Leisler's bat (Nyctalus leisleri)
The medium sized Leisler's bat (Nyctalus leisleri) is similar in appearance to the noctule bat (Nyctalus noctula), but it is both... More 3 Images 0 videos
Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris)
Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) is one of only three native conifers found in the UK and our only true cone-bearing tree. Although Scots pine... More 53 Images 2 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
Raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides)
Information on the raccoon dog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 17 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
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
Click beetle (Ampedus hjorti)
Information on Ampedus hjorti is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Scottish wood ant (Formica aquilonia)
All wood ants are red and black in colour and are the largest ants in Britain. Examination of the head allows species to be identified. The... More 5 Images 0 videos
Danube crested newt (Triturus dobrogicus)
Information on the Danube crested newt is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Goldstreifiger (Buprestis splendens)
Information on Buprestis splendens is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
European bison (Bison bonasus)
The European bison (Bison bonasus), or 'wisent', is similar in appearance to its North American relative (Bison bison). Although smaller in... More 30 Images 14 Videos
Hylis (Hylis simonae)
Information on Hylis simonae is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Click beetle (Ampedus brunnicornis)
Information on Ampedus brunnicornis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Sudeten ringlet (Erebia sudetica)
Information on the Sudeten ringlet (Erebia sudetica) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Mouflon (Ovis orientalis)
The males of this exceedingly wary wild sheep have large sickle-shaped horns, which are prized by many a trophy hunter. For most subspecies... More 49 Images 2 Videos
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
California jumping gall wasp (Neuroterus saltatorius)
Information on the California jumping gall wasp is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 1 Video

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