Discovering UK Wildlife
The UK is home to several surprising, rare, and unusual wild animals. Many people don’t realise these creatures roam our countryside, coasts, and towns. While many animals are native, humans have deliberately or inadvertently introduced several others. Conservationists have also successfully re-introduced native species that previously faced extinction. You can learn more about these ongoing conservation efforts at organisations like The Wildlife Trusts.
The Grey Squirrel: An Introduced Species
Starting around 1876, wealthy landowners and Victorian collectors introduced grey squirrels to the UK from North America. Historians credit T.V. Brocklehurst with an early recorded release at Henbury Park in Cheshire. Today, they are a common sight in woodlands and urban parks across the country.
Test Your Wildlife Knowledge
How many of these animals can you identify? Please use everyday names rather than scientific ones.
Hover your mouse pointer over the grey box below an image to reveal its answer. Alternatively, press and hold your finger on the box if you use a touchscreen device.
Image Download and Usage Rules
To download an individual image, right-click the enlarged image you want and select “Save image as”. This action opens a save dialog, allowing you to save the file directly to your computer.
You may use any of the images for your personal quizzes. However, you must not republish them in any format. The picture’s filename is the answer. For more reference images and wildlife guides, visit the RSPB or Woodland Trust websites.
Wildlife answers with extra info on page 2.