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This is a list of fauna of the Scottish Highlands. Part of a series on the: Biodiversity of Scotland; Biodiversity. Flora; Fauna; Birds; Scottish breeds; Highland ...
A grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) feeding a pup, island of Skye.. The fauna of Scotland is generally typical of the northwest European part of the Palearctic realm, although several of the country's larger mammals were hunted to extinction in historic times and human activity has also led to various species of wildlife being introduced.
Animal welfare and rights in Scotland (3 C) B. Birds in Scotland (3 C, 1 P) E. ... List of fauna of the Scottish Highlands; Flora and fauna of the Outer Hebrides; A.
This is a list of the bird species recorded in Scotland.The avifauna of Scotland include a total of 535 species, of which 9 have been introduced by humans.. This list's taxonomic treatment (designation and sequence of orders, families and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) follow the conventions of British Ornithologists' Union (BOU).
Highlands, 16th century vulnerable native breed [19] Border Collie. Scottish Borders, late 19th century not at risk [20] Border Terrier: Scottish Borders, 1700s not at risk [21] Cairn Terrier: Scottish highlands, 16th–19th century not at risk [22] Dandie Dinmont: Skye and Scottish Borders, mid-18th century or earlier vulnerable native breed ...
The Scottish wildcat or Kellas cat is the likely inspiration of the mythological Scottish creature Cat-sìth. Since the 13th century, it has been a symbol of Clan Chattan. Most of the members of Clan Chattan have the Scottish wildcat on their crest badges, and their motto is "Touch not the cat bot a glove", bot meaning 'without'. The motto is a ...
Accounts from the early 19th century suggest the grice was an aggressive animal with small tusks, an arched back, and a coat of stiff, dark bristles over a wiry, woollen fleece. [ 3 ] [ 5 ] Highland examples were described as "a small, thin-formed animal, with bristles standing up from nose to tail". [ 2 ]
The highland midge (scientific name: Culicoides impunctatus; Scots: Midgie; Scottish Gaelic: Meanbh-chuileag) is a species of biting midge found across the Palearctic (throughout Britain, Ireland, Scandinavia, other regions of Northern Europe, Russia and Northern China) in upland and lowland areas (fens, bogs and marshes).