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Species related to the Twinflower (Linnaea borealis)
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Golden-gilled bolete (Phylloporus pelletieri)
The golden-gilled bolete is an unusual member of the Boletales, as the underside of the cap bears gill-like structures (known as ‘lamellae’)... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Brown bear (Ursus arctos)
One of the largest carnivores on Earth, the brown bear (Ursus arctos) is perhaps the most archetypal of all bear species; indeed the genus... More 74 Images 10 Videos -
European black vulture (Aegypius monachus)
Information on the European black vulture is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 42 Images 0 videos -
Korean fir (Abies koreana)
Information on the Korean fir is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos -
Eurasian elk (Alces alces)
The Eurasian elk (Alces alces), together with its close relative the moose (Alces americanus), is the largest living deer species, and is... More 32 Images 0 videos -
Scaly tooth (Sarcodon imbricatus)
The scaly tooth fungus is a member of the stipitate hydnoid fungi group. These fungi share some morphological characters, but are not a... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Black stork (Ciconia nigra)
The black stork is a large but fairly secretive bird. The black head, upperparts, wings, tail and long neck have a conspicuous green or... More 28 Images 3 Videos -
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... More 94 Images 18 Videos -
Square-spotted clay moth (Xestia rhomboidea)
The forewings of the scarce Square-spotted Clay moth vary in colour from pale reddish brown to almost black, and the hindwings are generally... More 6 Images 0 videos -
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... More 9 Images 2 Videos -
Heptacodium (Heptacodium miconioides)
Information on Heptacodium miconioides is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 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 -
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... More 9 Images 3 Videos -
Northern harrier (Circus cyaneus)
The northern harrier is a slender, medium-sized hawk, with a long tail, wings and legs, a characteristic white rump, and a distinctive... More 26 Images 11 Videos -
Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus)
The woodpigeon (Columba palumbus) is the largest and most common of Britain's doves and pigeons. It is grey in colour with a dusky pink... More 44 Images 6 Videos -
Eastern olivaceous warbler (Hippolais pallida)
The eastern olivaceous warbler is a predominantly greyish-brown warbler with a fairly long, pointed beak, a narrow, square-ended tail, and a... More 8 Images 1 Video -
Green-veined white (Pieris napi)
The green-veined white is a familiar common butterfly. Despite the English name, the yellowish-green veins on the undersides of the wings... More 10 Images 3 Videos -
European roller (Coracias garrulus)
The European roller resembles a crow in size and build, but has stunningly colourful plumage, very unlike a crow. The head, neck and... More 29 Images 0 videos -
Wryneck (Jynx torquilla)
The wryneck (Jynx torquilla) is an unusual-looking bird, at times resembling both a large warbler and a small bird of prey. Both male... More 12 Images 3 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 -
Slow worm (Anguis fragilis)
Being a legless lizard, the slow worm (Anguis fragilis) is often mistaken for a snake. However, there are certain features that separate the... More 24 Images 4 Videos -
Silver birch (Betula pendula)
One of the most familiar trees in the British countryside, the graceful silver birch is a genuine native, having been an early coloniser at... More 27 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 -
Short-toed snake-eagle (Circaetus gallicus)
The short-toed snake-eagle is a large, long-winged eagle with a broad head, a relatively small beak, and long, bare legs. The plumage is... More 30 Images 5 Videos -
Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum)
Teasels earn their name as the spiky flower heads were used to comb woollen cloth, to ‘tease’ out the fibres prior to spinning (from the Old... More 9 Images 0 videos -
Cycad (Ceratozamia zaragozae)
Information on Ceratozamia zaragozae is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus)
Information on the timber rattlesnake is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 3 Videos -
Western tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus)
The darkest of all tragopans, males of this species are mostly greyish-black, ornately spotted with round, black-bordered white dots, and... More 10 Images 3 Videos -
Krueper's nuthatch (Sitta krueperi)
A small, active and restless bird, Krueper's nuthatch (Sitta krueperi) is a distinctive species, with a bright rusty-red crescent-shaped... More 12 Images 0 videos -
Pine hoverfly (Blera fallax)
The pine hoverfly is the only hoverfly with a red-tipped black abdomen and a yellow face... More 2 Images 0 videos
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