Below are species that have become endangered or have reducing populations within the UK and may become extinct in the near future. Many of these species suffer from loss of habitat, and some are in decline following the introduction of foreign species which out-compete the native species or carry disease. For example the native Red Squirrel population suffered dramatically with the introduction of the American Grey Squirrel which carries the Squirrel pox virus.
- Red-necked Phatarope
- Black-tailed Godwit
- Scottish Wildcat
- Capercaillie
- Cuckoo
- Red Squirrel
- Turtle Dove
- Natterjack toad
- Brown Hare
- Hedgehog
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