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English nature

It rains more often Winter Animals start hibernating Flowers are rare Not much snow because of the Gulf Stream The average temperature ranges from 0 0C­ 5 0C; The lowest temperature recorded is -27.2°C in 1895 Flora Plants usually withstand long periods of dry weather. Many garden flowers will grow with little or no fertilizer. There are at least 1500 different species of wildflower in the UK The national flower of England is the rose. The most common trees are alders, apple trees, beeches, birches, chestnuts, limes, oaks, pines and willows Fauna Today there are 24 native land mammal species living in England Some mammals like the wolf, lynx, buffalo and wildcat have become extinct in this country The most common animals are deers, foxes, hedgehogs, mice, otters, polecats, rabbits, rats, squirrels and weasels Landscapes Low hills, mostly flat Less than 1000m above sea level The highest point in England is Scafell Pike, 978m