Game Categories

The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is Britain's only native wild dog species. These adaptable animals are found in both rural and urban areas.

Key Characteristics:

• Weight: 5-7 kg (males), 4-6 kg (females)
• Lifespan: 2-5 years in the wild
• Habitat: Woodlands, farmland, urban areas
• Diet: Small mammals, birds, insects, fruits, carrion

Red foxes are known for their intelligence and adaptability. They have successfully colonized urban areas and can be seen in many British cities, including London.

The red deer (Cervus elaphus) is Britain's largest native land mammal. These impressive animals are found primarily in Scotland, but also in parts of England and Wales.

Key Characteristics:

• Weight: Up to 190 kg (stags), up to 120 kg (hinds)
• Lifespan: 10-15 years in the wild
• Habitat: Woodlands, moorlands, hills
• Diet: Grasses, leaves, bark, heather

Red deer are social animals that live in herds. During the autumn rutting season, stags compete for females by roaring and fighting with their antlers.

The European badger (Meles meles) is a protected species in the UK. These distinctive black and white animals are known for their complex social structure and extensive underground homes.

Key Characteristics:

• Weight: 8-12 kg
• Lifespan: Up to 14 years in the wild
• Habitat: Woodlands, hedgerows, grasslands
• Diet: Earthworms (main food), insects, small mammals, fruits

Badgers live in social groups called clans in extensive underground setts. These setts can be hundreds of years old and have multiple entrances and chambers.