Across
- 1. Large herbivorous mammal with antlers (4)
- 5. Small, round mammal with sharp spines (8)
- 8. Member of the weasel family with brown and yellow fur (4,6)
- 11. Nocturnal bird of prey with a heart-shaped face (4,3)
- 14. Agile mammal known for its tree-climbing skills (8)
- 15. Small brightly coloured bird found around water (10)
- 18. Water-dwelling mammal with waterproof fur (5)
- 20. Carnivorous mammal known for black and white stripes (6)
- 22. Small songbird with a melodious call and spotty chest that breaks snail shells on stones (4,6)
- 23. Rodent known for building dams and lodges with populations in the South of England (6)
Down
- 2. Largest land mammal in the UK (3,4)
- 3. Small predatory bird with exceptional hunting skills (6)
- 4. Wild canine known for its bushy tail (3)
- 6. Insect known for it's buzzing, dancing and ability to sting (3)
- 7. Waterfowl with a distinct green head (7)
- 9. Venomous snake found in grasslands (5)
- 10. The unexpected national "animal" of Scotland (7)
- 12. Seabird with colourful bill (6)
- 13. Bird known for its melodious song and yellow plumage (12)
- 16. Nocturnal mammals that feeds on insects (plural) (4)
- 17. Small, elusive mammal known for its musky smell (5)
- 19. Long-legged wading bird with a distinctive down-curved bill (6)
- 21. National Bird of the UK (5)
- 22. Small, fast-flying bird who eats insects and can spend up to 10 months in flight (5)