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British Mammals

Species 51 - 66 of 66 [ previous ]
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Red fox (Vulpes vulpes)
The size of a small dog, the red fox is the largest member of the genus Vulpes and is well-known for its large bushy tail, which... More23 Images7 Videos
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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.... More11 Images10 Videos
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Reeve's muntjac (Muntiacus reevesi)
This small, stocky introduced species has a shiny reddish coat which turns brownish-grey in winter, and the chin, throat, the area... More18 Images1 Video
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Risso's dolphin (Grampus griseus)
Risso's dolphin is a large, stocky species with a blunt head. They are easily recognised as they are heavily scared and become... More8 Images1 Video
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Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus)
This small, elegant deer is reddish brown in colour during summer but becomes grey, pale brown or even black in winter. The tail... More19 Images5 Videos
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Serotine bat (Eptesicus serotinus)
One of the largest bats in Britain, the serotine bat has long fur, the back is smoky-brown in colour, while the belly is a paler... More3 Images1 Video
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Short-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus delphis)
The short-beaked common dolphin is the commonest dolphin species, but exact numbers are unknown. It is easily identified owing... More8 Images1 Video
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Sika deer (Cervus nippon)
The sika deer has a greyish-brown coat in winter, which becomes lighter in colour in summer, with light spots and a dark stripe... More19 Images2 Videos
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Stoat (Mustela erminea)
Stoats are elusive predators, with long, slender bodies and short legs. The pelage is reddish to ginger in colour with white... More11 Images12 Videos
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Water shrew (Neomys fodiens)
The water shrew is the largest of the British shrews; it has black upper parts and a whitish underside, between which there... More9 Images0 Videos
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Water vole (Arvicola terrestris)
The water vole is the largest and most famous of the British voles. 'Ratty' in Kenneth Grahame's Wind in the Willows was not a rat... More10 Images9 Videos
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Weasel (Mustela nivalis)
Britain's smallest native carnivore, the weasel has a long slender body, and a short tail. The fur is ginger to a rich... More9 Images3 Videos
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Whiskered bat (Myotis mystacinus)
The whiskered bat is the smallest member of the Myotis genus in Europe. It is very similar in appearance to Brandt's bat (Myotis... More5 Images1 Video
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White-beaked dolphin (Lagenorhynchus albirostris)
Despite the common and Latin names (albirostris means 'white beak'), the short, stocky beak of the white-beaked dolphin is not... More3 Images2 Videos
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Wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus)
The wood mouse is the most common native rodent in Britain. It has brown fur with a reddish tinge and a white or greyish belly. The... More14 Images0 Videos
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Yellow-necked mouse (Apodemus flavicollis)
Although generally larger in size, the yellow-necked mouse is very similar in appearance to the wood mouse (Apodmeus... More4 Images2 Videos
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