Animals
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Species name: Pica pica The Magpie is another common bird apart of the crow family found across the UK, apart from North Scotland, in many different habitats across the entire year, such as grasslands, heathland, farmland, coasts, woodland, towns and gardens. On average, these birds live for 5 years and are up to 50cm in… Read more
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Species name: Columba livia The Feral Pigeon is one of the most common birds within towns and cities and can be seen at anytime of year across the whole of the UK. They tend to have a lifespan of 3-5 years and can weigh up to 300g on average. Feral Pigeons have wild ancestor, the… Read more
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Species name: Cygnus olor The Mute swan is one of the most common bird is the UK, as well as them being able to be seen all year round throughout towns, countrysides, canals, ponds, lakes and rivers within the UK (The Wildlife Trust, 2015). On average, they can live up to 10 years and on… Read more
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Species name: Muntiacus reevesi The Muntjac deer was first introduced to the UK at the start of the 20th century from China, leading it to now becoming a common deer species across southeast England, which means they are an invasive alien species. However, the Muntjac is a protected species in the UK, under the Deer… Read more
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Species name: Erithacus rubecula The Robin is easily identified by its red breast and brown back, along with its round body and slim tail. They are often a shy woodland bird which often feed on spiders, insects, worms, berries and seeds (RSPB Pocket Garden Birdwatch, 2009). They tend to live in open forests and woods,… Read more
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Species name: Sciurus carolinensis The Eastern Grey Squirrel is a species of tree squirrel which are considered a pest, due to being an invasive species which can cause damage to trees and threaten native red squirrels (BPCA, 2018). Grey squirrels are often 24-26cm from head to body whilst weighing 400-600g, which is nearly double the… Read more
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