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The University Mammal Challenge 2026: The Rodentifiers
Hear about The Rodentifiers experience taking part in The University Mammal Challenge 2026: 3 Min Read
A story about Beavers
Story inspired by the “Urban beavers – was it worth it?” talk about the Ealing Group’s reintroduction of Beavers into urban landscapes. By Chloe Lim. 4 Min Read
Exploring Inverness and the vast world of mammal research
Hear all about Chloe’s experience at the Annual Conference 2026. 6 Min Read
Mammal Champions 2026 Announcement
Find out about our Mammal Champion award winners for 2026
My Big Wild Year: Recording 2026 species in 2026!
Dylan Beckham is aiming to record 2026 species in 2026 to raise funds for the Mammal Society. Support their Big Wild Year and give today!
Establishing the Hull Mammal Group
Read about Koko’s experience starting Hull Mammal Group. 5 Min Read
Meet our Youth Ambassadors for 2026!
Meet our next cohort of Youth Ambassadors! 5 Min Read
A Dream Come True: Dormouse Ecology and Conservation Course
Read about Lana’s experience on a Dormouse Ecology and Conservation training course after being awarded one of the Mammal Society’s Golden Tickets.. 2 Min Read
National Harvest Mouse Survey Key Findings & Recommendations
Understanding harvest mouse distribution and factors that impact habitat use are essential to inform conservation and improve survey strategies. 5 Minute Read
Why Fieldwork Matters: A Guide for Life Science Students
This guide will help you understand why fieldwork matters, the challenges students face, and how you can make your voice heard to secure more opportunities. 5 Minute Read
Decline in Fieldwork Opportunities in UK Life Science Courses – Campaign Update
A campaign update about the worrying trend of fieldwork opportunities disappearing from life science courses at UK universities. 10 Minute Read
The Mammal Society’s Response to Ofgem’s August Consultation
The Mammal Society strongly opposes Ofgem’s draft determination to reduce the ambition of environmental commitments, particularly the decision to reject funding for 10% or greater Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) in non-statutory construction projects and to reject commitments to deliver additional biodiversity compensation beyond 10% BNG for planning consent. 12 Minute Read
Feral Goats in Scotland: New Mammal Society Survey
A look into the science behind the feral goat populations in Scotland and what the Mammal Society is doing to research them. 10 Minute Read
Should nature sector organisations speak out on social justice issues?
A staff member at the Mammal Society explores whether or not nature organisations should speak out on social and economic issues. 5 Minute Read
Threatened Species Recovery Actions for England
TSRAs, which the Mammal Society worked on (leading on defining the TSRAs for all terrestrial and marine mammals excepting bats) has been published this week in conjunction with a press release celebrating the Species Recovery Programme capital grant scheme.
Ferries, Fins, and First Sightings
Mammal Society Youth Ambassador Mel shares her experience surveying for marine mammals and chatting with passengers on the MV Loch Seaforth. 4 Min Read
Attending a Dormouse Ecology and Conservation Training Course
Read about Andrew’s recent experience on a Dormouse Ecology and Conservation training course after being awarded one of the Mammal Society’s Golden Tickets.. 2 Min Read
Book Review: Pine Marten By Dan Bagur
The author’s personal fascination with the animal is apparent from the start: ‘It was their wildness that hit me. When you first lock eyes with a Pine Marten, for a brief moment, you have become part of their wild, woodland world.’