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Peloponnese slow worm (Anguis cephalonnica)
Like other species of its kind, the Peloponnese slow worm (Anguis cephalonnica) is sometimes mistaken for a snake as it is a long, slender…
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Wild boar (Sus scrofa)
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Pipistrelle bats (Pipistrellus pipistrellus and Pipistrellus pygmaeus)
It was recently discovered that there are actually two species of pipistrelle bat formerly grouped together as Pipistrellus pipistrellus…
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Little crow (Corvus bennetti)
A relatively small, slender corvid with short legs and a small bill, the little crow (Corvus bennetti) is the smallest of Australia’s crow…
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Furniture beetle (Anobium punctatum)
The furniture beetle (Anobium punctatum), also known as ‘woodworm’, is a notorious pest of timber in buildings and old furniture. Very few…
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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…
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Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula)
The stocky bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) has a stubby bill, a black face and cap, a white bar on the black wings, and a white rump…
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Fat dormouse (Glis glis)
The fat, or edible dormouse (Glis glis) was introduced to Britain in 1902. This is a fairly large dormouse, with a very bushy tail and short…
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Evening grosbeak (Coccothraustes vespertinus)
The evening grosbeak (Coccothraustes vespertinus) is a large, stocky finch with colourful plumage, a short, slightly notched tail, and a…
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Dark-eyed junco (Junco hyemalis)
A medium-sized sparrow with quite variable plumage, the dark-eyed junco (Junco hyemalis) is one of the most common and familiar small birds…
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Common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus)
Information on the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Downy woodpecker (Picoides pubescens)
The smallest of all North American woodpeckers, the downy woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) is also one of the most common and widespread…
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Bonnet macaque (Macaca radiata)
Information on the bonnet macaque (Macaca radiata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Song thrush (Turdus philomelos)
Slightly smaller than the blackbird, the familiar song thrush (Turdus philomelos) has brown upperparts and creamy underparts with obvious…
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Elder (Sambucus nigra)
The elder is not quite large enough to be classed as a tree, but is too large for a bush. It is a strange ‘tree’ of many contrasts. The…
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Common redpoll (Carduelis flammea)
The common redpoll (Carduelis flammea) is a small, grey-brown to white finch of the high Arctic and boreal forests. Its upperparts have…
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Eastern red bat (Lasiurus borealis)
Described as one of the most beautiful of all North American bats, the eastern red bat is a distinctive species characterised, as its name…
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Lesser horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros)
The lesser horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros) is one of the smallest British bats. It has soft fluffy fur, which is brownish on the…
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Wied’s black-tufted-ear marmoset (Callithrix kuhlii)
Information on Wied’s black-tufted-ear marmoset is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata)
Known as the snow monkey, the Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) is the most northerly occurring non-human primate. In general, macaques are…
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Heath fritillary (Mellicta athalia)
One of our rarest butterflies, the heath fritillary is a light orange-brown in colour with dark brown markings; the underside is pale yellow…
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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…
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Sessile oak (Quercus petraea)
Like other oak trees, the sessile oak (Quercus petraea) has a special place in culture and folklore, and is a much-loved symbol of strength…
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Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene)
This species is similar in appearance and size to the pearl-bordered fritillary, but has darker brown spots on the underwing and more…
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Flax snail (Placostylus ambagiosus)
Flax snails (Placostylus spp.) are endemic to New Zealand and belong to the world’s oldest land snail family, which originated 200 to 300…
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Marsh valerian (Valeriana sitchensis)
Information on marsh valerian (Valeriana sitchensis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Dipteronia (Dipteronia dyeriana)
Information on Dipteronia dyeriana is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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…
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Red kite (Milvus milvus)
The red kite has been described as 'the most beautiful bird of prey in Britain'. The plumage is a wonderful mixture of black, chestnut, grey…
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Tree sparrow (Passer montanus)
Similar to the house sparrow (Passer domesticus), the tree sparrow (Passer montanus) was not recognised as a separate species until 1713…
