Mammals

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Water voles back from the brink in south Wales

Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) one of the largest rodents in the world. It is well adapted to fulfil its role as a vital engineer of swamp habitats

Guide to Britain’s beavers: history, reintroduction and best places to see

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10 of the most endangered animal species in Britain

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British deer guide

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Wildlife stories

Water voles returning to Exmoor after 30 years

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Wildlife stories

Hedgehogs now absent from large areas of the countryside, finds research

Swaledale sheep

Native British sheep breeds and how to recognise them

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Native British cattle breeds and how to recognise them

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Red squirrel guide: facts, how to identify and where to see in Britain

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Guide to Britain’s native pony breeds

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Water vole guide: how to identify, where to see and top facts

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Guide to rabbits and hares: what’s the difference, where to see and species history

Brown hare (Lepus europaeus)

March hares: what are they and where to see them

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Rural hedgehog numbers fall by half since 2000