List of mammals of Great Britain - Wikipedia
Order: Rodentia. Rodents are the largest order of mammals, comprising 40% of all species. They are characterised by a single pair of continuously growing incisors in each of the upper and lower jaws and are native to almost all major landmasses on Earth. Family: Castoridae (beavers)
Wood mouse - Wikipedia
The wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) is a murid rodent native to Europe and northwestern Africa.
The NHBS Guide to UK Small Mammal Identification
Jun 8, 2020 — Size: The UK’s smallest rodent; roughly 5-7cm in length. Habitat: Lives in long vegetation such as reed beds, marshes and roadside verges. Builds small, round nests made of intertwined grass stalks.
Wood mouse — Mammal Society
Found throughout the British Isles, even on the smaller islands, the wood mouse is our most common and widespread wild rodent. It is an inhabitant mainly of woodland and fields but is highly adaptable and is found in most habitats if not too wet.
Mammals – British Animals - Woodland Trust
Explore more about these cold-blooded creatures that live along woodland edges, glades, ditches and ponds. Some mammals are almost entirely dependent on UK woodland habitats. Discover woodland species with pictures and identification and spotting tips.
Wood mouse guide: how to identify, diet and habitat - Discover …
The wood mouse is a very common species of rodent in the UK, with a 2018 population estimate of 39,600,000, and can eat a wide variety of foods, including fungi, berries, seeds, nuts and insects. Wood mice have a short lifespan living for an average of one year, and it is rare for adults to survive from one summer to the next.
Brown rat - The Wildlife Trusts
The brown rat is an incredibly adaptable mammal and can be found almost everywhere in the UK, in any habitat, all it needs is shelter and food. Brown rats are omnivorous, eating pretty much anything, from fruit and seeds to human food waste, insects, birds' eggs or even small mammals.
Rodents: small, furry and in a hurry – Museum of Zoology Blog
Jun 5, 2020 — From squirrels to beavers, there are 18 rodent species in the UK. Here are some common rodents that you can spot from your window, as well as some less well known rodents too. Grey squirrel, Sciurus carolinensis. Easy to spot. Grey squirrels are now a familiar sight to many, although this hasn’t always been the case.
Factors affecting woodland rodent growth - Brouard - 2020
Sep 20, 2020 — Very little information exists on the growth rates of woodland rodents and the drivers of body size dynamics that are observed in British populations. In this study, we use mark–recapture data collected on two species living in sympatry, wood mice ( Apodemus sylvaticus ) and bank voles ( Myodes glareolus ).
UK Native Mammals: A Closer Look - Nature Roamer
Oct 31, 2023 — Beavers are members of the rodent family and are the largest rodents in the UK. They have large orange teeth, a flat tail, and dark brown fur; they’re unmistakable. What’s more, beavers are often seen as beneficial as they create dams, which in turn create new wetland habitat for other species.