Mammals Found in and around Nelson in Lancashire

There are 25 species of mammals found within a five mile radius of Nelson. Some might be infrequent visitors, recent additions or may not have been seen for many years.

List of Mammals found in Nelson


45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus)
American Mink (Neovison vison)
Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus)
Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus)
Domestic Cat (Felis catus)
Fox (Vulpes vulpes)
Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus)
Nathusius' Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus nathusii)
Noctule (Nyctalus noctula)
Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus)
Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris)
Stoat (Mustela erminea)
Weasel (Mustela nivalis)
55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus)
Badger (Meles meles)
Brown Long-Eared Bat (Plecotus auritus)
Daubenton's Bat (Myotis daubentonii)
Field Mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus)
Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)
Mole (Talpa europaea)
Natterer's Bat (Myotis nattereri)
Otter (Lutra lutra)
Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus)
Water Vole (Arvicola amphibius)

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