1.   A single mole carcase was found in the nest, but otherwise the small mammal remains were all found inside the pellets.

2.   A ubiquitous process that starts immediately after death is of course Decay, which in small mammals progresses very quickly.

3.   Equitability depends on two things, the original equitability of the small mammal fauna and the degree of predator selectivity.

4.   It chews and bites the venom into its victims, generally small mammals and birds.

5.   Lagomorphs such as rabbits and hares are also included here as small mammals.

6.   Many birds, small mammals and fish have become extinct or are seriously threatened.

7.   More versatile hunters such as the Kestrel will take any small mammals, birds, reptiles or even beetles as they are available.

8.   Much maligned, the adder is our only venomous snake, feeding on other reptiles and small mammals.

9.   Small mammals avoid the harshest winter conditions by living within or under the snow.