The Common Blackbird, or (Turdus merula) as it’s known scientifically, is a common sight across a massive range in Europe, Asia and Northern Africa. This charming bird is a proud member of the 'Turdus' genus, which is quite large, made up of 65 extant species. Together with 16 … [Read more...]
Slug
Slug, also known as land slug, is a common name used for any terrestrial gastropod mollusk that doesn’t have a shell, has just a small internal shell, or a very reduced shell. Slugs have soft bodies, which is actually just one big muscle in the stomach area that can be used for … [Read more...]
Eurasian Eagle Owl
The Eurasian eagle owl (Bubo bubo), sometimes abbreviated to just the “eagle-owl” in Europe, is a species of eagle owl that resides in much of Eurasia. It is one of the largest species of owl, and females can grow to a total length of 75 cm (30 in), with a wingspan of 188 cm (6 … [Read more...]
Red Kite – A Symbol of Hope and Good Luck
The Red Kite bird (Milvus milvus) is a medium to large bird of prey and one of three species within the 'Milvus' genus. This genus itself exists within the 'Accipitridae' family. This is one of the three families of birds within the 'Accipitriformes' order which contains most of … [Read more...]
Deer
In all deer species (except the reindeer), only the male has antlers. Antlers are shed each Spring and immediately a new set starts to grow, taking 16 weeks to reach full size in August. Antlers are made of a type of dense and very solid bone and whilst growing they are covered … [Read more...]