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Red squirrel, Speyside
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Cairngorms - Mammals
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) at Inshriach, Speyside. Red squirrels are still common in Speyside, protected from the threat of the non-native Grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) which carries the squirrel pox virus, by the mountains, and by conservation efforts along the Highland line and in Aberdeenshire to prevent the spread of Grey squirrels into the Highlands.
13 July 2009
red deer in Caledonian Pine forest
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Cairngorms - Mammals
Red deer (Cervus elaphus) in Caledonian Pine forest, Speyside. Woodland is the natural habitat for Red deer. This one has at least 10 points on its antlers. Red deer shed their antlers annually and regrow a complete new set every year.
21 December 2008
mountain hare in Caledonian Pine forest
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Cairngorms - Mammals
A Mountain Hare (Lepus Timidus) shelters in the Caledonian Pine forest in winter. Its white coat is useless for camouflage here, and it has to rely on hiding amongst the fallen branches for safety.
20 December 2008
wild cat
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Cairngorms - Mammals
Wild Cat in the Highland Wildlife Park
02 July 2008
wolf
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Cairngorms - Mammals
Wolf - will it be reintroduced into Scotland?
02 July 2008
wolf pack
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Wolves in the HIghland Wildlife Park
02 July 2008
wolf pack
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Wolves in the Highland Wildlife Park
02 July 2008
Strathspey Wildlife hide - pine marten
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Cairngorms - Mammals
Pine martens are elusive creatures, only photographed easily when they come to bait, as this one did at the Strathspey Wildlife hide.
