Tuesday 1 October 2024

When Did They Come to the UK? 3. Fallow Deer

Fallow deer (Cervus dama) are originally from Asia. They were introduced for hunting to the UK by the Normans, around the 11th Century.

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When Did They Come to the UK? 5. The American Mink

The American mink ( Neovison vison ) arrived in the UK for fur breeders in 1929. They were first reported breeding in the wild in 1956.