European Pond Turtle
The European Pond Turtle or Emys orbicularis is a species of semiaquatic turtle in the family Emydidae. Millions of years old, this ancient species has had plenty of time to…
The Barred Grass Snake A Non-poisonous Predator
The Barred Grass Snake, Natrix helvetica is a European species of non-venomous colubrid snake. Frequently confused for a viper because of it’s dark, zig zag pattern the milk snake is…
The tessellated water snake (Seshina-like)
One of such which is very interesting but sadly much misunderstood, Tessellated Water Snake also known as Dice snake. This snake also has exclusive patterns that allow it to survive…
The Elegant Fallow Deer
White-tailed deer are the quintessential North American deer; in Europe they currently have two main species, fallow and red. The bright, colorful birds that locals merely call flycatchers are, in…
European Pine Vole
The European Pine Vole, a small rodent that burrows through snow like moles or voles in coniferous forests throughout Europe and Asia. This flexible nature of theirs makes them extremely…
Eurasian Harvest Mouse
The Eurasian harvest mouse is a fun-sized wonder of the wild and one of Europe’s smallest rodents. These little animals, with their elongated tails and irresistibly big eyes, go miss…
The Ship Rat a Stowaway On the Move
The Norway rat or brown rat (commonly called the ship and also black only) is a widespread wild rodent species that has adapted to live with people over its original…
South American Intruder The Coypu
Coypu — also called nutria or river rat, (Myocastor coypus) large semi-aquatic rodent of Central and South America. An invasive species in Europe, North America, Asia and numerous islands. With…
European Garden Dormouse
Living within the European Garden Dormouse — an enchanting, difficult to spot animal and a valuable addition to European habitats Though they are the subject of a thousand gardening nightmares,…
European Rabbit A Little Mammal which made a Great Impact.
The European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) is a small mammal native to the Iberian Peninsula. Nostoc mayberryi However, proliferation from introduction by humans has enabled it to become one of the…