Wildlife In Focus
Welcome to Wildlife in Focus, a curated collection of articles dedicated to the diverse and captivating wildlife of the UK and beyond. This section of In Focus offers in-depth insights into the lives of various species, from elusive mammals to vibrant birds and fascinating marine life.
Each article combines detailed observations with stunning photography, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of animal behaviors, habitats, and conservation statuses. Whether you’re interested in the playful antics of otters, the majestic flight of birds of prey, or the mysterious depths inhabited by sharks, there’s something here to pique your curiosity.
European Grass Snake (Natrix helvetica helvetica) Species Guide
Species Guide: European Grass Snake (Natrix helvetica)Family: Colubridae APPEARANCE The Grass Snake is typically olive-green or grey on its upper ...
Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) Species Guide
Species Guide: Wood Duck (Aix sponsa).Family: Anatidae APPEARANCE Wood Ducks are also known as North American Wood Ducks, and colloquially as ...
Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) Species Guide
Species Guide: Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata).Family: Anatidae APPEARANCE Mandarin Ducks (scientific name Aix galericulata) are not native to the British ...
Identifying Wood Ducks And Mandarin Ducks A Comprehensive Guide
Wood and Mandarin Ducks are both commonly found across the British Isles. Identification of the male of each species is straightforward, whereas ...
Identifying Turtle Doves, Collared Doves, Rock Doves, Stock Doves & Wood pigeons A Comprehensive Guide
Family: ColumbidaePigeons and Doves Pigeons and Doves are all part of the same family, and significantly, all share a similar ...
Eurasian Beaver Species Guide
Species Guide: Eurasian Beaver (Castor fiber)Family: Castoridae APPEARANCE The Eurasian Beaver is a semi-aquatic rodent. Significantly, Beavers are the second-largest ...
20 Amazing Facts About The Humpback Whale You Didn’t Know
Species Guide: Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)Family: Balaenopteridae This article covers 20 amazing facts about the Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) that ...
Raven (Corvus corax) Species Guide
Species Guide: Common/Northern Raven (Corvus corax)Family: Corvidae Common Raven APPEARANCE Ravens have impressive black feathers, which, exhibit a glossy, metallic ...
Magpie Species Guide
Species Guide: Magpie (Pica pica)Family: Corvidae APPEARANCE Magpies, known for their striking iridescent black and white plumage and long tails, ...
Understanding Bat Echolocation: How Bats Navigate the Dark
This article is a detailed guide on Bat Echolocation to explore how bats navigate the dark. Bats are among the ...
