Wildcats, also known as Highland tigers, are Britain's rarest mammals and as few as 100 are thought to remain in the UK.
What animal is the rarest mammal?
The single rarest animal in the world is the vaquita (Phocoena sinus). This porpoise lives only in the extreme northwestern corner of the Gulf of California in Mexico.
What animal is only found in the UK?
Grey Seal. The grey seal is a native animal of Britain, and it is mostly found on the British coast. The grey seal is most famous in the United Kingdom as they are largest breeding mammals found in this region.
What is the most common mammal in the UK?
The grass-tunnelling field vole is our most abundant mammal and represents a vital link in the food chain.
What is the UK's most endangered animal?
Turtle dove. ... Cosnard's net-winged Beetle. ... Wart-biter cricket. ... V-moth. ... Bearded false darkling beetle. ... Natterjack toad. ... Hedgehog. ... Red squirrel. The ever-popular red squirrel has been in decline since the early 20th century and has dwindled to an estimated population of only 140,000.Britain's most endangered animal species | Countryfile
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