Exotic animals
Advice and legislation relating to the management and control of exotic animals.
Natural England record evidence of exotic animals in England.
Evidence reported by the general public is a valued contribution to an ongoing surveillance programme.
To report exotic mammal evidence please email details to wildlife@naturalengland.org.uk. Reports can also be faxed or posted to Wildlife Management and Licensing. If you would like to discuss the evidence with one of our advisory staff please contact us. We will either assist you directly or put you in touch with a Natural England Wildlife Adviser.
Key details to include in reports:
- Type of animal (e.g. wild boar)
- Description of animal (e.g. colour, size, and any other identifying features)
- Type of evidence (e.g. visual, tracks or other indirect signs)
- Date observed
- Location (as precise as possible please)
- Number of animals observed, or inferred from signs
- Comments on behaviour or activity of animal
- Your contact details (in some cases we may wish to contact you to further discuss details of the evidence)
Natural England staff do not normally carry out field enquiries in relation to exotic species, but can give advice over the telephone. Field enquries may potentially be considered appropriate in exceptional circumstances. Please note that any threat to human life should be reported to the police.
See data of exotics: (213kb)
reported to us since 2001.
