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Ancient People Brought Animals From Far and Wide for Elaborate Feasts in Bronze Age Britain

According to a new study in iScience, feasts were well worth the travel, even at the turbulent end of the British Bronze Age. Analyzing the material from six middens, or massive rubbish mounds, that ...
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The medieval folklore of Britain's endangered wildlife 'omens,' from hedgehogs to nightjars

As the seasons turn and the nights draw in, the countryside of the British Isles seems alive with omens: an owl's screech, or a bat above the hedgerows. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...
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A Big Cat Britain Hasn’t Seen in 800 Years May Be Coming Back

Britain has amazing wildlife, but it is not a place that’s famous for its wild big cats! In fact, the closest thing to a native big cat they have is the Scottish wildcat (Felis silvestris), and they ...
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List of the specimens of the British animals in the collection of the British museum

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