Monitoring Mammals

Monitoring and recording the wild mammals in the landscape is a fun, engaging and educational way for people of all ages to engage with nature, grasp ecological principles, and contribute to real science and conservation projects.

Whatever your patch - a garden, schoolground, university campus or local greenspace - spotting the signs of mammal visitors and undertaking surveys to collect biodiversity data on these elusive and fascinating animals is something you can do individually, or as a family, class or group of wildlife enthusiasts.

Mammal Monitoring guide for Schools, Colleges and Universities

Mammal tracks and signs reference guides for young people

This range of accessible, visual guides, developed for the Mammal Society by wonderful volunteers Susanna Ramsey (The Nature Collection) and Derek Crawley, provide guidance for finding and identifying various signs of mammals in the landscape, alongside deep-dive information about the behaviour and adaptations of the species responsible.

These resources are ideal for children aged 7-14, but suitable for all.

Mammal Feet, Toes & Tracks - Information resource
Mammal Feet, Toes & Tracks - Activities
Mammal Poo ID Guide
Mammal Nests ID Guide
The Mammal Year - seasonal guide and spotter sheets