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Home > Spaces and Species
Bedfordshire has a wide variety of wild plants and animals. Some are common, some are rare. Some have been here for centuries and some have only just arrived. Some are becoming more numerous and some are disappearing fast. But they are all important to our local wildlife and they have all made Bedfordshire their home.
A species can’t live just anywhere, however. Different plants and animals have different needs for survival. For example, we humans can’t live at the bottom of the ocean because we need air to breathe. Species need different food sources, temperatures, water availability, acidity, shelter and the like. Those with similar needs tend to be found together in habitats.
A habitat is a place or environment where a species normally lives or is most likely to be found. For a small county, Bedfordshire has quite a range of habitats. These include woodlands, rivers, heathlands, grasslands and wetlands. They also include farmland and even towns and villages!
The variety of species and habitats is what makes nature special in Bedfordshire and Luton. Click on the links below to find out more about our local wildlife.
Or go directly to information on one of our priority habitats or species:
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The Winter 09/10 issue of the new Muntjac is out! Have a look at what we're up to!
The November 2009 issue of the Beds & Luton Geology Group newsletter is out! Click here to find out the latest scoop!
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