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Breaking: European hedgehog listed as Near Threatened on IUCN Red List 
Breaking: European hedgehog listed as Near Threatened on IUCN Red List 

The conservation status of the West European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) has been updated from Least Concern to Near Threatened in the latest release of the IUCN Red List.

Citizen scientists play vital role in ongoing investigation to map the spread of non-native shrew
Citizen scientists play vital role in ongoing investigation to map the spread of non-native shrew

Updates from our project tracking the spread of the invasive greater white-toothed shrew. 5 Min Read

The Mammal Society Recognises Three Conservation Heroes in 70th Anniversary Awards
The Mammal Society Recognises Three Conservation Heroes in 70th Anniversary Awards

The Richard Shore Prize, Mammal Society Medal and President’s Award were all given to three mammalogists on the 13th April. 5 Min Read

The Big Mammal Challenge results are in!
The Big Mammal Challenge results are in!

The red fox and European rabbit were the most commonly spotted mammals in the Big Mammal Challenge. 5 Min Read

Call for data on wild mammals during National Mammal Week
Call for data on wild mammals during National Mammal Week

Conservation charity Mammal Society urges UK public to help boost data on wild mammals in National Mammal Week (22-28 April 2024). 5 Min Read

Campus conservationists win our first ever mammal champions award
Campus conservationists win our first ever mammal champions award

Lyndon Howson, a student at the University of Chester, has been recognised for spearheading the Hedgehog Friendly Campus Project on his campus. 3 Min Read

National Mammal Week celebrates mammal diversity
National Mammal Week celebrates mammal diversity

From April 22nd to 28th, National Mammal Week returns, dedicated to raising awareness and promoting conservation of British mammals. 3 Min Read

Mammal Photographer of the Year 2024 Winners Announced!
Mammal Photographer of the Year 2024 Winners Announced!

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