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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment

How well do you know British wildlife?

Duke of Burgundy butterflies: male (top row) and female (bottom row).
Duke of Burgundy butterflies: male (top row) and female (bottom row).
 Photograph: Alamy

  1. Which of the following animal paw prints belong to a fox?

    1. PawsWild

      a

    2. PawsWild

      b

    3. PawsWild

      c

    4. PawsWild

      d

  2. Which of these edible plants isn't associated with the seashore?

    1. Samphire

    2. Sea Pea

    3. Three-cornered leek

    4. Sea Beet

  3. Which is the odd one out and why?

    1. Agaricus xanthodermus, yellow stainer

    2. Boletus edulis, the penny bun

    3. Agaricus arvensis, the horse mushroom

    4. Calvatia gigantea, the giant puffball

  4. What animal's scientific name is Cupido minimus?

    1. Front view of Red Fox, 1 year old, sitting in front of white background<br>BMR843 Front view of Red Fox, 1 year old, sitting in front of white background

      Red fox

    2. New Otters Receive Treat-Filled Hamper At ZSL Whipsnade Zoo<br>WHIPSNADE, UNITED KINGDOM - FEBRUARY 09: A boisterous bunch of European otters move in to their new home at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo on February 09, 2016 in Whipsnade, England. Zookeepers have prepared a hamper full of the otters's favorite fishy treats to celebrate the arrival of three female Asian small-clawed otters called Blaze, Noodle and Drumstick who are to join two male otters, Fattie, so named for his huge appetite, and Chopstick, who have lived at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo since 2005, to form a new social group. PHOTOGRAPH BY Tony Margiocchi / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com

      European otter

    3. Chalkhill Blue Polyommatus coridon - Male<br>E166B1 Chalkhill Blue Polyommatus coridon - Male

      Small blue butterfly

    4. munchique wood-wren

      Wren

  5. Which of the following bird names do you complete with tern?

    1. The roseate …

    2. The marsh …

    3. The long-tailed …

    4. The Coal...

  6. Which bird is the odd one out and why?

    1. Cuckoo

    2. Turtle dove

    3. Swift

    4. Wren

  7. Which of these creatives is a non-native arrival in this country?

    1. A single Harlequin Ladybird - Harmonia axyridis on a leaf<br>BWHGH8 A single Harlequin Ladybird - Harmonia axyridis on a leaf

      Harlequin ladybird

    2. CTEKEN

      Seven-spot

    3. roe deer (Capreolus capreolus), doe standing in a meadow, United Kingdom, Scotland<br>CNYJMJ roe deer (Capreolus capreolus), doe standing in a meadow, United Kingdom, Scotland

      Roe deer

  8. What has been successfully brought back from extinction in Britain just next to the nuclear power stations at Dungeness in Kent?

    1. The great bustard

    2. The crane

    3. The short-haired bumblebee

    4. The large blue butterfly

  9. What species is most commonly found on Isle of Mull, Scotland?

    1. Red Barbed Ant , Formica rufibarbis. On stem with Aphids<br>A1DHFF Red Barbed Ant , Formica rufibarbis. On stem with Aphids

      The red-barbed ant

    2. The Handbook of Bird Photography Book - 2013<br>THESE IMAGES ARE OUTSIDE OF PRINT NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTION DEALS Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Nature Picture Library (1455341ab) White-tailed Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) being attacked by a Common Gull (Larus canus) in flight, Norway The Handbook of Bird Photography Book - 2013 A newly published book gives a compelling glimpse into the vibrant and fascinating life of birds. 'The Handbook of Bird Photography' provides an intimate insight into the secret world of bird behaviour and the colourful lives of these winged wonders. The sumptuous book brings together the knowledge, talent, and experience of three well-known professional wildlife photographers - Markus Varesvuo, Jari Peltomaki and Bence Mate - into one beautifully illustrated volume. A must for bird lovers and aspiring wildlife photographers, the book is full of practical tips and advice covering all of the elements that lead to a great bird photograph. Illustrating their points, the authors share their stories and showcase some of their breathtaking photographs - taken all over the world and capturing everything from the majestic white-tailed eagle down to the tiny waxwing.

      The white-tailed eagle

    3. Eurasian Red Squirrel -Sciurus vulgaris-, half-hidden behind a tree trunk

      The red squirrel

    4. LUNDY CABBAGE Coincya wrightii<br>CTX5YN LUNDY CABBAGE Coincya wrightii

      The lundy cabbage

  10. Nature reserves. Identify which of these lovely wild places is The North York Moors, Yorkshire

    1. Loch Morlich in the Cairngorms region of Scotland on a calm and sunny spring day with part snow covered Cairn Gorm mountain<br>FR0TAD Loch Morlich in the Cairngorms region of Scotland on a calm and sunny spring day with part snow covered Cairn Gorm mountain

      a

    2. Stormy Spring afternoon overlooking Meldon Reservoir in Dartmoor National Park Devon England. Image shot 2008. Exact date unknown.<br>B0XA2B Stormy Spring afternoon overlooking Meldon Reservoir in Dartmoor National Park Devon England. Image shot 2008. Exact date unknown.

      b

    3. North York Moors in spring near Goathland, North Yorkshire, UK. The rocks date to the Jurassic geological period.<br>D2B041 North York Moors in spring near Goathland, North Yorkshire, UK. The rocks date to the Jurassic geological period.

      c

    4. Minsmere RSPB reserve; Suffolk<br>BN9DF8 Minsmere RSPB reserve; Suffolk

      d

Solutions

1:A, 2:C, 3:A - Agaricus xanthodermus, yellow stainer. It’s poisonous: the rest are edible, 4:C - Small blue butterfly, 5:A, 6:D - The others are migrants, 7:A - Harlequin ladybird , 8:C, 9:B - The white-tailed eagle, 10:C

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