Discover Animals That Start With The Letter 'R'

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Red Grouse:

Red grouse is endemic across Britain and Ireland, being a different species from willow ptarmigan. The males exhibit striking red colouration with prominent combs attached to their faces.

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Red Deer:

The largest land mammal in Britain, red deer can reach heights of 1.37m from the shoulder and weigh 190kg. They are found in forests and open grasslands in Europe and parts of Asia.

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Reticulated Python:

This is the longest snake species in the world, growing up to 10 meters, and is found mainly in Southeast Asia. It is a non-venomous constrictor preying mostly on mammals and birds.

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Red Squirrel:

This squirrel is native to the U.K., found mainly in European woodlands, and is an endangered species likened to that of the grey squirrel. It is distinguishable by its reddish fur and tufted ears.

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Razorbill:

An extremely beautiful black and white seabird, it breeds on coastal cliffs across the UK. Closely related to the now-extinct great auk.

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Rusty-Spotted Cat:

One of the smallest wild cats, it measures about 48 cm in body length and weighs 1.6 kg. This wildcat is found in the wilds of India and Sri Lanka and hunts its prey during the night.

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Ring Ouzel:

A migratory thrush similar to a blackbird, the male sports a distinctly white chest bib. Breeding in upland areas, it then migrates in autumn.

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Red-Eyed Tree Frog:

Found in Central America and northwestern Colombia, this vividly coloured frog has bright red eyes, a green body, and red feet. It is an arboreal species.

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Rainbow Squirrel:

Also called the Malabar giant squirrel, it is found in India and is as large as a domestic cat. Truly unique because of its vibrant and multicoloured fur.

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