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  1. Fauna of Scotland - Wikipedia

    • Scotland enjoys diverse temperate environments, incorporating deciduous and coniferous woodlands, and moorland, montane, estuarine, freshwater, oceanic, and tundra landscapes. About 14% of Scotland i… See more

    Mammals

    Scotland was entirely covered in ice during the Pleistocene glaciations. As the post-glacial weather warmed and the ice retreated, mammals migrated through the landscape. … See more

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    Avifauna

    The history of mammals suggests three broad overlapping phases: natural colonisation after … See more

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    Fish Life in The Sea

    Of the 42 species of fish found in Scottish fresh waters, only half have arrived by natural colonisation. Native species include allis shad, brown trout, European eel and river lampr… See more

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    Amphibians and Land Reptiles

    Only six amphibians and four land reptiles are native to Scotland. The amphibians include three species of newt: the great crested, of which fewer than 1,000 individuals … See more

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  1. Scotland's fauna includes a rich variety of wildlife, including123:
    • Over 90,000 species
    • Native mammals such as red squirrels, red deer, and roe deer
    • Birds like buzzards, red kites, and peregrine falcons
    • Amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates
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    Home to over 90,000 species, Scotland has a rich and diverse natural history which attracts thousands of wildlife-enthusiasts each year. Scotland’s land, seas and skies support a wide range of native mammals and birds, as well as six amphibians, four reptiles and over 50,000 different invertebrates.
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    The fauna of Scotland is generally typical of the northwest European part of the Palearctic realm, although several of the country's larger mammals were hunted to extinction in historic times and human activity has also led to various species of wildlife being introduced.
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    From the red squirrels scrabbling around the spectacular Highlands, to bottlenose dolphins splashing joyfully off the east coast, Scotland really is a playground for creatures great and small. In fact, Scotland is home to more than 90,000 species, including myriad native birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.
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    Feb 20, 2023 · Although we lost the wolf, bear, elk and lynx to hunting long ago, Scotland still has a wealth of land mammals. Today, our majestic red deer is our largest wild land mammal and is widely distributed throughout Scotland.

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    Jul 25, 2017 · The Highlands of Scotland have a number of these different habitats — each with its own specialised flora and fauna and varying species. Around the coast the density and diversity of the wildlife is especially rich.

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