Mammels of Larkey Valley wood Return to Main Site
	Fox Dog-like appearance with pointed muzzle and bushy, white-tipped tail ("brush"). Reddish-brown coat; lower legs and backs of ears are black.
	Mole Talpa europaea Distribution: Great Britain, except Ireland; throughout rest of Europe and Asia. Habitat: Lives mostly underground in pasture, woodland and gardens; absent from high moors, mountains and acid soils.
	Grey Squirrel Squirrels basically are vegetarians. They eat a wide variety of plants, but they mostly use fruits and nuts. In the autumn, they are especially attracted to oaks, hazel and beech.
	Stoat Slim-bodied, with short, black-tipped tail. Chestnut brown on top with a sharp division separating the underparts. Coat turns pure white
	Vole Mouse-like but blunter nose, shorter tail & less prominent ears. Yellowy-brown fur.
	Weasel Weasels have a very slim, cylindrical body. There are two sub-species - the northern European pygmy or snow weasel, and the common weasel, found further south. In general, the body size is smaller in northern populations.
	Wood Mouse Sandy-brown above, white below. Large eyes and ears, long tail.
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