Wildlife of Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), Wales

Mammals

• Red deer, Roe deer
• Feral goats (introduced 19th c.)
• Rabbits, Brown hares
• Stoats, Weasels

Birds

• Ravens, Peregrine falcons, Merlins, Kestrels
• Buzzards, Harriers, Owls (various)

Reptiles & Amphibians

• Slow‑worm, Grass snake (non‑venomous)
• Common lizard, Viviparous lizard
• Common frog, Common toad
• Smooth newt, Palmate newt

Invertebrates

Diverse insects, spiders, worms, molluscs—foundation of the food web.

Conservation Note

Snowdonia National Park protects these habitats; grazing management and invasive‑species control are ongoing.