by admin-ey | Sep 6, 2022 | Mammals
Reeves Muntjac Deer REEVES MUNTJAC DEER CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern Protected in the UK under the Deer Act 1991 but invasive and non-native. HABITAT: Grassland, Shrubland, Woodland, Farmland IMPORTANCE: Although usually filling an important herbivorous niche,...
by admin-ey | Sep 6, 2022 | Mammals
Mole MOLE CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern HABITAT: Moles spend most of their time underground under meadows, pastures, farmland and gardens/parks. IMPORTANCE: Moles play an important role in soil health, by improving drainage and aeration with their digging and...
by admin-ey | Sep 6, 2022 | Mammals
European Hedgehog EUROPEAN HEDGEHOG CONSERVATION STATUS: Least Concern globally Vulnerable to extinction under the IUCN Red List for British Mammals. Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981 Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity...
by admin-ey | Sep 1, 2022 | Mammals
Badgers EURASIAN BADGER CONSERVATION STATUS: Least concern Fully protected in the UK under The Protection of Badgers Act 1992. HABITAT: Badgers prefer broadleaf woodland with clearings or parkland, this makes the Belvoir Estate perfect! They are also found in suburban...
by admin-ey | Aug 31, 2022 | Amphibians
CONSERVATION STATUS: Least concern, toads are protected in the UK under Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. They are a Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework. HABITAT: Woodland, hedgerows and gardens with water sources such as ponds, lakes and...
