Wildlife species

The Devon Biodiversity Records Centre (DBRC) holds information relating to the location and identification of the flora and fauna in the local area. They are responsible for the collection of data and conducting surveys to assess and monitor Devon's biodiversity.

Information on some of the species which can be found in and around Plymouth can be accessed by using the links in the left hand menu.

A number of organisations have websites that are worth consulting if you are interested in finding out more about a particular type of wildlife. The following websites are a good starting point:

• The Natural History Museum
• The Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN)
• The Bat Conservation Trust
• The Mammal Society
• Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
• Amphibian and Reptile Conservation
• Butterfly Conservation
• Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew
• The British Bryological Society