After an absence of up to 700 years, wild boar Sus scrofa have re-established in a number of locations Britain, in particular the Weald (Kent/Sussex) and the Forest of Dean (Gloucestershire). 10 min Read

Response to the Public Consultation: Controlling the Spread of BTb in High Incidence Areas in England: Badger Culling. A more up-to-date statement on badgers and bovine tuberculosis is now available and can be found here. 40 min Read

The Mammal Society is issuing this statement because unless non-whaling countries force some progress on the development of the Revised Management Scheme, the whaling that is happening will drift further out of international control and there is a danger that the IWC will no longer be regarded as a reputable body. 6 min Read

The Mammal Society regrets the introduction of hedgehogs to the Uists, their release on several other British islands, and their sale around the world as part of the pet trade. These actions are extremely irresponsible. 3 min Read

Response by The Mammal Society to the joint DEFRA and Forestry Commission consultation. 4 min Read