A glimmer of hope for Britain's wildlife! Conservationists have discovered a female greater mouse-eared bat hibernating in the South Downs National Park. Declared extinct in the UK in 1992, this species was thought to be gone forever—until now. 3 Min Read

Find out the prizes for our annual photography and art competitions! 2 Min Read

The Golden Ticket Scheme is your opportunity to access a free Mammal Society training course in 2025! 2 Min Read

We are pleased to share this post written by Steve Lunn who is a hands-on conservationist and re-wilder, and the author of The Price of Dormice. 15 Min Read

Our 2025 Mammal Champions Awards are now open! Find out how to submit your nomination here! 2 Min Read

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This year's Mammal Society Local Groups Conference is focused on semi-aquatic mammals and their habitat. We'll be looking at beavers, otters, water shrews, water voles and the invasive American mink. Join to hear expert speakers provide updates on the conservation status of species, emerging threats and exciting developments in restoration projects. Gain insight into techniques for monitoring semi-aquatic mammals, and share learning and ideas between local groups.

Crap Calendar 2025 now available to buy! 2 Min read

Student Spotlight by Anna McMillan. 5 Min read

An account about the 7th World Lagomorph Conference by Michelle Henley 5 Min Read

Mammal Societies first Youth Ambassadors recently spent a week up in the Scottish Highlands - hear from YA Meg about her experience! 5 Min Read

Meet our first Youth Ambassadors! 5 Min Read

This August we hosted our second Local Groups Forum which was all about beavers. Alana Skilbeck and Holly Usher from the Beaver Trust joined us to talk about how local groups can support beaver protection and restoration across the UK. It was attended by a wide range of counties across the UK including Kent, North East Scotland, Shropshire, Devon, Sussex, Staffordshire and Essex. 5 Min Read

It’s been a whirlwind of activity with school visits and engagement events this summer! Read on for updates from Education and Training Officer Fiona on what she’s been up to. 5 Minute Read.

Mammal Society has been busy attending various events over the summer. Hear from Robson about volunteering with us at Festival of Nature. 5 Min Read

May saw the kick-off of our first Local Groups Forum during Invasive and Non-Native Species Week (INNS), attended by a wide range of counties across the UK including Wiltshire, North East Scotland, Cornwall, Devon, Sussex, Ceredigion, Staffordshire, Somerset, and Perthshire. 5 Min Read

Student Spotlight by Sorrel Shepherd. 5 Min read

Student Spotlight by Bethany Dixon. 5 Min read

Student Spotlight by Charlotte Wood. 5 Min read

Student Spotlight by Bethany James. 5 Min read

We are pleased to share this insightful post about mink eradication written by Darren Tansley who is the Chairman of UK Water Vole Steering Group and Wilder Rivers and Protected Species Manager at Essex Wildlife Trust. 10 Min Read