Blog

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

Whether you attend a husting to hear what all parliamentary candidates for your area have to say, or find yourself in conversation with a canvassing party representative on your doorstep, here are some questions you can ask. 5 Min Read

The upcoming election on July 4th is crucial for nature. With the commitment to safeguarding 30% of our land and seas for wildlife by 2030, the next Government must make this legal declaration a reality. 12 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

Calling all bookworms! We’re launching a Mammal Book Club for wildlife-lovers this month, hosted on Discord. 4 Min Read

These forgotten and underrepresented mammals include species that are endangered, extinct, urban, small and under-recorded. 12 Min Read

See the winners of our MPOY 2024 competition! 3 minute read

Footprint tunnels offer an accessible and non-invasive approach to surveying the presence of hedgehogs and other small mammals in your local environment. Creating and setting footprint tunnels is a fun and educational activity that can engage the whole family while contributing valuable data to local wildlife conservation efforts. 5 Min Read

The star-gazing hare said to bring good luck. The Romans’ and Greeks’ sacred hare. The Cornish white hare said to warn of coming storms. Across the globe, the brown hare has long been seen as something special, more spirit or ghost than just an animal. 6 Min Read