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Red Squirrels In South Scotland - Involved in the conservation and raising awareness amongst landowners and those involved in timber production.
Scotlands Wildlife - Brief introduction, including pictures, of some of the wildlife of Scotland.
Caring for the Scottish Wildcat - Relates the history of the species and describes habitat, behaviour, morphology and the main threats. Includes details of how people can help.
The Syrphus Pages - Personal site on aspects of the natural history of Scotland, including information about bees, hoverflies, and lichens.
BBC: Scotland the Wild - A guide to animals and habitats from the makers of the TV series. Contains facts and images for hundreds of species, plus features, programme details, and the interactive program Wildlife Explorer.
Scottish Wildlife Trust - Voluntary conservation organisation, caring for wildlife reserves and campaigning on wildlife issues. Includes details of species, habitats, protected areas, educational resources, publications and events.
Wildlife Scotland - From the National Tourism Board. Contains species and habitat information, advice on seasonal viewing opportunities and responsible watching, links to webcams, and accommodation search.
Malloch Society - A group of entomologists working on the study of Diptera (two-winged flies). Includes species information, news, features, details of projects and publications, and links to related sites.
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