Scotland's Wildlife
(Above image is a capture of a seal at Eyemouth Harbour in the east of Scotland.) Whilst Scotland has a reasonably extensive array of wildlife with which a visitor can connect such would not be as varied or extensive as that which exists in, say, North America or Africa. Bears, wolves and beavers were exterminated in the past but beavers have recently been successfully reintroduced. MAMMALS Here is a listing of the principal mammals: LAND BASED Beavers : Now a protected species with growing populations. Officially reintroduced in Knapdale (near Lochgilphead) in S.W. Scotland. Viewing may be possible via specialist tour operators in that region. An 'unofficial' population numbering about 400 has become established in Tayside, central Scotland. Red Squirrels : Once dominant but now endangered due to encroachment of the invasive grey squirrel imported from North America. Scottish population is down to about 160,000. The red is slightly smaller than the grey. Visit...