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If you would like to do something positive for wildlife without having to leave your home, People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is calling for volunteers to take part in its annual Living with Mammals survey which launched this week. Many of Britain’s mammals are under threat, but recording sightings from your garden, balcony or … Read more
Spending time in nature and green spaces can relieve stress and anxiety with people reporting to feel much happier and healthier following an activity outdoors. In response to the recent coronavirus outbreak, and for those staying at home, The Wildlife Trusts has issued some simple tips and ideas to keep active while looking after yourself … Read more
Naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham is calling on all those who care about wildlife to join him in Hyde Park on Saturday 22nd September for the People’s Walk for Wildlife. If you are concerned about our disappearing native species and want to do something about it, join Chris and a number of conservation experts … Read more
This week wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species’ (PTES) launched their annual Mammals on Roads survey and is calling on the public to get involved. PTES is looking for your help to record sightings of any mammals, spotted dead or alive, whilst driving along Britain’s road network. Information gathered will build a countrywide picture … Read more
The Wildlife Trusts are calling on the Government to stop the killing of badgers as a fresh wave of culling begins over a much wider area than in previous years. Badger culls have been given the go-ahead in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Cheshire and Somerset. The Wildlife Trusts are concerned that this culling … Read more
Naturalist and TV presenter Simon King, known to many as the presenter of the BBC’s Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Big Cat Diary, has written a beautiful book called Nature Watch: How to Track and Observe Wildlife, which gives advice and information on how to best observe and understand wildlife. He offers insider knowledge on subjects … Read more
The badger is the largest member of the Mustelid family and Britains largest land carnivore. They are nocturnal, emerging at dusk in summer to spend the night foraging. In winter they are much less active but do not hibernate. They live in social groups of 4 – 12 adults and when not active they lie … Read more
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