Fauna de Gran Bretaña

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What type of climate predominates in Great Britain?

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Temperate climate with high levels of precipitation and medium levels of sunshine.

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How does the climate vary in the north of Great Britain?

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The climate becomes colder and coniferous forests replace the deciduous species.

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What type of fauna does Great Britain have?

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Typical fauna of an oceanic temperate climate, not very diverse worldwide and similar to that of other Northern European countries.

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How many species of insects are mentioned in the text?

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Several species are mentioned, including the swallowtail, the small white, the orange tip butterfly, among others.

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How many species of non-marine molluscs live in Great Britain?

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220 species of non-marine molluscs.

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How many species of amphibians are native to Great Britain?

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Seven species of amphibians are native.

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What is the only species of viper in Great Britain?

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The common European adder (Vipera berus).

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How many bird species are recorded in Great Britain?

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Around 250 recorded species.

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Which large mammals were hunted to extinction in Great Britain?

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The gray wolf (Canis lupus) and the brown bear (Ursus arctos).

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What is the largest native mammal of Great Britain?

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The deer (Cervus elaphus).