The Arboretum Trust

Kew at Castle Howard

Education For All - Mammal

 
The most common mammals seen in the arboretum tend to be visiting, they are Human Beings and the Domesticated Dog. Lots of diversification of these groups can be seen. Many of the specimens are in their prime but some are very young and need lots of care and attention and others are reaching their golden years but still enjoy the beauty and tranquillity found in the arboretum. Other species seen are listed below:-
 

Common Hare

Lepus europaeus

 

Common Stoat

Mustela erminea

Grey Squirrel

Sciurus carolinensis

Roe Deer

Capreolus capreolus

Western Hedgehog

Erinaceus europaeus

Bats

 A variety of species have been seen

Rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

Badger

Meles meles

European Mole

Talpa europaea

 
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