Wood mouse
The tiny, brown wood mouse is one of our most common rodents and is very likely to be found in the garden. It is similar to the house mouse, but has larger ears and eyes relative to its size.
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The tiny, brown wood mouse is one of our most common rodents and is very likely to be found in the garden. It is similar to the house mouse, but has larger ears and eyes relative to its size.
Shropshire (inc.T&W) is home to a wide range of the UK's wild mammals. Find out more about them and their distribution.
Join us for an evening cruise on the Fleet Explorer to discover the fascinating wildlife of Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon.
Join us for an evening cruise on the Fleet Explorer to discover the fascinating wildlife of Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon.
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Mammal expert Stuart Edmunds introduces the four species of mice you can see in the UK.
Join us for a morning of autumn wildlife exploration at Blashford Lakes!
Seasonal wildlife activities for 7 to 12 year olds, with a walk in the reserve.
Join the Badger Group for an evening talk - Explore wildlife at home with an expert mammologist talk.
Have you spotted any mysterious tracks or unexplained droppings? Solve the case with some tips from Darren Tansley, the Mammal Detective.
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