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🐾Protecting and restoring British mammal populations for 70 years.
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A new study explores how new woodlands may introduce unexpected consequences for native mammal species—highlighting both opportunities and risks for conservation planning.
📖 Read the full paper here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
📖 Read the full paper here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A new study explores how new woodlands may introduce unexpected consequences for native mammal species—highlighting both opportunities and risks for conservation planning.
📖 Read the full paper here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
📖 Read the full paper here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
📸 Free webinar: Learn how to photograph mammals in the wild with last year's Mammal Photographer of the Year winner, Paul Alistair Collins!
To sign up to the webinar, head here: buff.ly/VTN7yXd
#naturephotography #wildlifephotography #photography #nature #wildlife #conservation #mammals
To sign up to the webinar, head here: buff.ly/VTN7yXd
#naturephotography #wildlifephotography #photography #nature #wildlife #conservation #mammals
October 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
📸 Free webinar: Learn how to photograph mammals in the wild with last year's Mammal Photographer of the Year winner, Paul Alistair Collins!
To sign up to the webinar, head here: buff.ly/VTN7yXd
#naturephotography #wildlifephotography #photography #nature #wildlife #conservation #mammals
To sign up to the webinar, head here: buff.ly/VTN7yXd
#naturephotography #wildlifephotography #photography #nature #wildlife #conservation #mammals
✨ Our new fundraising portal is now live!
To access our fundraising portal, head here: mammal.org.uk/fundraise-fo...
Photo credit: Sarah Darnell
#environment #nature #wildlife #conservation #fundraising #mammals
To access our fundraising portal, head here: mammal.org.uk/fundraise-fo...
Photo credit: Sarah Darnell
#environment #nature #wildlife #conservation #fundraising #mammals
October 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
✨ Our new fundraising portal is now live!
To access our fundraising portal, head here: mammal.org.uk/fundraise-fo...
Photo credit: Sarah Darnell
#environment #nature #wildlife #conservation #fundraising #mammals
To access our fundraising portal, head here: mammal.org.uk/fundraise-fo...
Photo credit: Sarah Darnell
#environment #nature #wildlife #conservation #fundraising #mammals
🐇 A bill calling for a close season on hunting of brown hare is currently passing through the House of Lords.
Join us in calling for a change in law to protect Britain’s much-loved hares during their breeding season by signing the petition, linked in our bio.
Photo credit: Elliot Hook
#hares
Join us in calling for a change in law to protect Britain’s much-loved hares during their breeding season by signing the petition, linked in our bio.
Photo credit: Elliot Hook
#hares
October 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🐇 A bill calling for a close season on hunting of brown hare is currently passing through the House of Lords.
Join us in calling for a change in law to protect Britain’s much-loved hares during their breeding season by signing the petition, linked in our bio.
Photo credit: Elliot Hook
#hares
Join us in calling for a change in law to protect Britain’s much-loved hares during their breeding season by signing the petition, linked in our bio.
Photo credit: Elliot Hook
#hares
✨ October 19th is a special day - it's National Harvest Mouse Day! 🐭
To participate in our National Harvest Mouse Survey, head here: mammal.org.uk/current-rese...
Photo credit: Phil Orris
#harvestmouse #mice #mammals #cuteanimals #wildlife #britishwildlife #environment #nature
To participate in our National Harvest Mouse Survey, head here: mammal.org.uk/current-rese...
Photo credit: Phil Orris
#harvestmouse #mice #mammals #cuteanimals #wildlife #britishwildlife #environment #nature
October 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
✨ October 19th is a special day - it's National Harvest Mouse Day! 🐭
To participate in our National Harvest Mouse Survey, head here: mammal.org.uk/current-rese...
Photo credit: Phil Orris
#harvestmouse #mice #mammals #cuteanimals #wildlife #britishwildlife #environment #nature
To participate in our National Harvest Mouse Survey, head here: mammal.org.uk/current-rese...
Photo credit: Phil Orris
#harvestmouse #mice #mammals #cuteanimals #wildlife #britishwildlife #environment #nature
We welcome abstracts for talks, posters, or workshops from anyone involved in mammal research or conservation for our 2026 Annual Conference. Accepted submissions will be included in the main programme.
To submit yours, head here: buff.ly/WTQJD0t
PC: Eugene Butterworth
#research #conference
To submit yours, head here: buff.ly/WTQJD0t
PC: Eugene Butterworth
#research #conference
October 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We welcome abstracts for talks, posters, or workshops from anyone involved in mammal research or conservation for our 2026 Annual Conference. Accepted submissions will be included in the main programme.
To submit yours, head here: buff.ly/WTQJD0t
PC: Eugene Butterworth
#research #conference
To submit yours, head here: buff.ly/WTQJD0t
PC: Eugene Butterworth
#research #conference
🚨🐿️ Breaking: Oral contraceptives for the invasive grey squirrels provide an alternative to live trapping and shooting
Scientists have achieved infertility in rats through free feeding of an oral immunocontraceptive, and initial studies show success in attaining a reaction in grey squirrels.
Scientists have achieved infertility in rats through free feeding of an oral immunocontraceptive, and initial studies show success in attaining a reaction in grey squirrels.
October 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🚨🐿️ Breaking: Oral contraceptives for the invasive grey squirrels provide an alternative to live trapping and shooting
Scientists have achieved infertility in rats through free feeding of an oral immunocontraceptive, and initial studies show success in attaining a reaction in grey squirrels.
Scientists have achieved infertility in rats through free feeding of an oral immunocontraceptive, and initial studies show success in attaining a reaction in grey squirrels.
🐿️ It's Red Squirrel Awareness Week!
Red Squirrel Awareness Week, from the 6th-12th October, is dedicated to increasing awareness of, and action for, UK red squirrels and their conservation.
To find out more, head to the Squirrel Accord website: squirrelaccord.uk
#squirrels #conservation
Red Squirrel Awareness Week, from the 6th-12th October, is dedicated to increasing awareness of, and action for, UK red squirrels and their conservation.
To find out more, head to the Squirrel Accord website: squirrelaccord.uk
#squirrels #conservation
October 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🐿️ It's Red Squirrel Awareness Week!
Red Squirrel Awareness Week, from the 6th-12th October, is dedicated to increasing awareness of, and action for, UK red squirrels and their conservation.
To find out more, head to the Squirrel Accord website: squirrelaccord.uk
#squirrels #conservation
Red Squirrel Awareness Week, from the 6th-12th October, is dedicated to increasing awareness of, and action for, UK red squirrels and their conservation.
To find out more, head to the Squirrel Accord website: squirrelaccord.uk
#squirrels #conservation
🌟 We’re recruiting our next cohort of Youth Ambassadors! 🌟
Starting November 2025, we’re looking for 16–18-year-olds passionate about wildlife to join the Youth Ambassador Programme 🦡🦔🦊
🗓 Applications close: 19th October 2025
👉 Apply now and start your journey via mammal.org.uk/youth-ambass...
Starting November 2025, we’re looking for 16–18-year-olds passionate about wildlife to join the Youth Ambassador Programme 🦡🦔🦊
🗓 Applications close: 19th October 2025
👉 Apply now and start your journey via mammal.org.uk/youth-ambass...
October 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🌟 We’re recruiting our next cohort of Youth Ambassadors! 🌟
Starting November 2025, we’re looking for 16–18-year-olds passionate about wildlife to join the Youth Ambassador Programme 🦡🦔🦊
🗓 Applications close: 19th October 2025
👉 Apply now and start your journey via mammal.org.uk/youth-ambass...
Starting November 2025, we’re looking for 16–18-year-olds passionate about wildlife to join the Youth Ambassador Programme 🦡🦔🦊
🗓 Applications close: 19th October 2025
👉 Apply now and start your journey via mammal.org.uk/youth-ambass...
🌍🐭 Happy World Animal Day! 🐭🌍
This Saturday 4th October we’re celebrating #WorldAnimalDay by kicking off the Harvest Mouse Survey Season 🌾
🔎 This year is extra special: we’re also marking the first ever National Harvest Mouse Day on 19th October!
mammal.org.uk/current-rese...
#WorldAnimalDay
This Saturday 4th October we’re celebrating #WorldAnimalDay by kicking off the Harvest Mouse Survey Season 🌾
🔎 This year is extra special: we’re also marking the first ever National Harvest Mouse Day on 19th October!
mammal.org.uk/current-rese...
#WorldAnimalDay
October 4, 2025 at 6:00 AM
🌍🐭 Happy World Animal Day! 🐭🌍
This Saturday 4th October we’re celebrating #WorldAnimalDay by kicking off the Harvest Mouse Survey Season 🌾
🔎 This year is extra special: we’re also marking the first ever National Harvest Mouse Day on 19th October!
mammal.org.uk/current-rese...
#WorldAnimalDay
This Saturday 4th October we’re celebrating #WorldAnimalDay by kicking off the Harvest Mouse Survey Season 🌾
🔎 This year is extra special: we’re also marking the first ever National Harvest Mouse Day on 19th October!
mammal.org.uk/current-rese...
#WorldAnimalDay
🚨 We’re recruiting! 🚨
Join the University Mammal Challenge (UMAC) 2026 as a Volunteer Coordinator 🎉
📅 Commitment: 1–2 days per week (Mid-Nov 2025 – End Apr 2026)
📍 Location: Flexible / Remote
🗓 Apply by: 25th October 2025
👉 Find out more and apply at mammal.org.uk/vacancies/um...
Join the University Mammal Challenge (UMAC) 2026 as a Volunteer Coordinator 🎉
📅 Commitment: 1–2 days per week (Mid-Nov 2025 – End Apr 2026)
📍 Location: Flexible / Remote
🗓 Apply by: 25th October 2025
👉 Find out more and apply at mammal.org.uk/vacancies/um...
October 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM
🚨 We’re recruiting! 🚨
Join the University Mammal Challenge (UMAC) 2026 as a Volunteer Coordinator 🎉
📅 Commitment: 1–2 days per week (Mid-Nov 2025 – End Apr 2026)
📍 Location: Flexible / Remote
🗓 Apply by: 25th October 2025
👉 Find out more and apply at mammal.org.uk/vacancies/um...
Join the University Mammal Challenge (UMAC) 2026 as a Volunteer Coordinator 🎉
📅 Commitment: 1–2 days per week (Mid-Nov 2025 – End Apr 2026)
📍 Location: Flexible / Remote
🗓 Apply by: 25th October 2025
👉 Find out more and apply at mammal.org.uk/vacancies/um...
✨ Introducing the Mammal Society Youth Network, a youth-led community for 18–30-year-olds passionate about UK mammals and conservation.
Sign up now to join the community and get involved: forms.office.com/e/pV2gSyaD54
PC: Gordon Roach
#YouthNetwork #UKMammals #Conservation #CitizenScience
Sign up now to join the community and get involved: forms.office.com/e/pV2gSyaD54
PC: Gordon Roach
#YouthNetwork #UKMammals #Conservation #CitizenScience
October 2, 2025 at 12:03 PM
✨ Introducing the Mammal Society Youth Network, a youth-led community for 18–30-year-olds passionate about UK mammals and conservation.
Sign up now to join the community and get involved: forms.office.com/e/pV2gSyaD54
PC: Gordon Roach
#YouthNetwork #UKMammals #Conservation #CitizenScience
Sign up now to join the community and get involved: forms.office.com/e/pV2gSyaD54
PC: Gordon Roach
#YouthNetwork #UKMammals #Conservation #CitizenScience
Do you have barn owl pellets?
You can contribute them to our Searching for Shrews project by donating them to us at Freepost MAMMALSOC.
Please adhere to the guidelines for responsible owl pellet collection provided by our partners, Barn Owl Trust: buff.ly/2QfJ5cg
#environment #conservation
You can contribute them to our Searching for Shrews project by donating them to us at Freepost MAMMALSOC.
Please adhere to the guidelines for responsible owl pellet collection provided by our partners, Barn Owl Trust: buff.ly/2QfJ5cg
#environment #conservation
September 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Do you have barn owl pellets?
You can contribute them to our Searching for Shrews project by donating them to us at Freepost MAMMALSOC.
Please adhere to the guidelines for responsible owl pellet collection provided by our partners, Barn Owl Trust: buff.ly/2QfJ5cg
#environment #conservation
You can contribute them to our Searching for Shrews project by donating them to us at Freepost MAMMALSOC.
Please adhere to the guidelines for responsible owl pellet collection provided by our partners, Barn Owl Trust: buff.ly/2QfJ5cg
#environment #conservation
A new review synthesises insights on viral infections in wild cats (Felinae) — and calls for bridging global disparities to strengthen conservation strategies 🐆🦠
📖 Read the full review here: doi.org/10.1111/mam....
📖 Read the full review here: doi.org/10.1111/mam....
Synthesising Insights on Viral Infections in the Felinae: A Call to Bridge Global Disparities and Enhance Conservation Strategies
A global synthesis of viral infections in Felinae reveals major surveillance gaps, particularly in biodiversity-rich but understudied regions. The study underscores the need for integrative, cross-species monitoring that includes domestic and wild felids, while also assessing the health and demographic impacts of infections to inform effective conservation strategies.
doi.org
September 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM
A new review synthesises insights on viral infections in wild cats (Felinae) — and calls for bridging global disparities to strengthen conservation strategies 🐆🦠
📖 Read the full review here: doi.org/10.1111/mam....
📖 Read the full review here: doi.org/10.1111/mam....
A new review investigates the ecological role of the American black bear (Ursus americanus)—the world’s most abundant large carnivore 🐻🌍
📖 Read the full review here: doi.org/10.1111/mam....
📖 Read the full review here: doi.org/10.1111/mam....
The American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) as an Apex Predator: Investigating the Ecological Role of the World's Most Abundant Large Carnivore
American black bears (Ursus americanus) have been documented to have top-down effects, both consumptive (through predation) and nonconsumptive (through fear effects). However, their behavioural and dietary adaptability has led to uncertainty about the conditions under which these may occur.
doi.org
September 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM
A new review investigates the ecological role of the American black bear (Ursus americanus)—the world’s most abundant large carnivore 🐻🌍
📖 Read the full review here: doi.org/10.1111/mam....
📖 Read the full review here: doi.org/10.1111/mam....
National Harvest Mouse Survey – Refresher Training
Get ready for the 2025–2026 Harvest Mouse Survey season with our online refresher session.
📅 Tuesday 23 September 2025
🕖 19:00–20:00 BST
💻 Online
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1634006801...
#environment #nature #wildlife #harvestmouse
Get ready for the 2025–2026 Harvest Mouse Survey season with our online refresher session.
📅 Tuesday 23 September 2025
🕖 19:00–20:00 BST
💻 Online
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1634006801...
#environment #nature #wildlife #harvestmouse
September 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
National Harvest Mouse Survey – Refresher Training
Get ready for the 2025–2026 Harvest Mouse Survey season with our online refresher session.
📅 Tuesday 23 September 2025
🕖 19:00–20:00 BST
💻 Online
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1634006801...
#environment #nature #wildlife #harvestmouse
Get ready for the 2025–2026 Harvest Mouse Survey season with our online refresher session.
📅 Tuesday 23 September 2025
🕖 19:00–20:00 BST
💻 Online
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1634006801...
#environment #nature #wildlife #harvestmouse
To read more about the decline of fieldwork across UK universities, including ministers' responses, click here: mammal.org.uk/blog/decline...
To read a guide to fieldwork for students, click here: mammal.org.uk/blog/why-fie...
#conservationtraining #ecologytraining
Photo credit: Arron Roberts
To read a guide to fieldwork for students, click here: mammal.org.uk/blog/why-fie...
#conservationtraining #ecologytraining
Photo credit: Arron Roberts
September 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
To read more about the decline of fieldwork across UK universities, including ministers' responses, click here: mammal.org.uk/blog/decline...
To read a guide to fieldwork for students, click here: mammal.org.uk/blog/why-fie...
#conservationtraining #ecologytraining
Photo credit: Arron Roberts
To read a guide to fieldwork for students, click here: mammal.org.uk/blog/why-fie...
#conservationtraining #ecologytraining
Photo credit: Arron Roberts
A new review highlights the importance of measuring personality in wild small mammals—and proposes a much-needed standardised approach 🐭🔬
📖 Read the full review here: doi.org/10.1111/mam....
📖 Read the full review here: doi.org/10.1111/mam....
Measuring Personality in Wild Small Mammals: A Review of Methods and Proposal for a Standardised Approach
We provide a systematic review of methodologies used to study personality in small mammals. We propose adopting ‘Standardised Experimental Design’ and ‘Behavioural Measurements’ to effectively…
doi.org
September 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM
A new review highlights the importance of measuring personality in wild small mammals—and proposes a much-needed standardised approach 🐭🔬
📖 Read the full review here: doi.org/10.1111/mam....
📖 Read the full review here: doi.org/10.1111/mam....
The Cambridgeshire Mammal Group is looking for people to take on voluntary roles, with vacancies for Chair, Fundraising Officer, Events Officer, and Social Media Officer.
For more information, contact: cambsmammal@gmail.com
#environment #nature #wildlife #conservation #mammals #ecology
For more information, contact: cambsmammal@gmail.com
#environment #nature #wildlife #conservation #mammals #ecology
September 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The Cambridgeshire Mammal Group is looking for people to take on voluntary roles, with vacancies for Chair, Fundraising Officer, Events Officer, and Social Media Officer.
For more information, contact: cambsmammal@gmail.com
#environment #nature #wildlife #conservation #mammals #ecology
For more information, contact: cambsmammal@gmail.com
#environment #nature #wildlife #conservation #mammals #ecology
✨ Early bird tickets are now available for our Annual Conference 2026! 🦡
🏡 Venue: Kingsmill Hotel, Inverness
📅 Dates: 27th & 28th March (main programme)
🐦 Early bird discount (10% available to October 31st)
Head to this link to find out more: mammal.org.uk/annual-confe...
PC: Ian Wood
#mammals
🏡 Venue: Kingsmill Hotel, Inverness
📅 Dates: 27th & 28th March (main programme)
🐦 Early bird discount (10% available to October 31st)
Head to this link to find out more: mammal.org.uk/annual-confe...
PC: Ian Wood
#mammals
September 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
✨ Early bird tickets are now available for our Annual Conference 2026! 🦡
🏡 Venue: Kingsmill Hotel, Inverness
📅 Dates: 27th & 28th March (main programme)
🐦 Early bird discount (10% available to October 31st)
Head to this link to find out more: mammal.org.uk/annual-confe...
PC: Ian Wood
#mammals
🏡 Venue: Kingsmill Hotel, Inverness
📅 Dates: 27th & 28th March (main programme)
🐦 Early bird discount (10% available to October 31st)
Head to this link to find out more: mammal.org.uk/annual-confe...
PC: Ian Wood
#mammals
🐾 Give your views about domestic cat populations!
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/cats/balan...
The purpose of this study is to understand and prioritise concerns regarding cat populations in the UK, considering owned cats, free-living unowned cats and cats in shelters.
#environment #nature
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/cats/balan...
The purpose of this study is to understand and prioritise concerns regarding cat populations in the UK, considering owned cats, free-living unowned cats and cats in shelters.
#environment #nature
July 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🐾 Give your views about domestic cat populations!
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/cats/balan...
The purpose of this study is to understand and prioritise concerns regarding cat populations in the UK, considering owned cats, free-living unowned cats and cats in shelters.
#environment #nature
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/cats/balan...
The purpose of this study is to understand and prioritise concerns regarding cat populations in the UK, considering owned cats, free-living unowned cats and cats in shelters.
#environment #nature
Through citizen science, marine mammal monitoring can be done on a much larger scale than relying on experts alone. That's why the Mammal Society is surveying for marine mammals this week alongside the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust with CalMac Ferries, across the Minch.
Photo credits: Dan Brown
Photo credits: Dan Brown
July 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Through citizen science, marine mammal monitoring can be done on a much larger scale than relying on experts alone. That's why the Mammal Society is surveying for marine mammals this week alongside the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust with CalMac Ferries, across the Minch.
Photo credits: Dan Brown
Photo credits: Dan Brown
One of our golden ticket winners, Eilidh, recently enjoyed completing our beaver ecology and conservation course. Here’s what Eilidh made of the experience:
mammal.org.uk/blog/attendi...
Photo credit: Jason Parry-Wilson
#beavers #ecology #conservation #wildlife #britishwildlife #nature
mammal.org.uk/blog/attendi...
Photo credit: Jason Parry-Wilson
#beavers #ecology #conservation #wildlife #britishwildlife #nature
July 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
One of our golden ticket winners, Eilidh, recently enjoyed completing our beaver ecology and conservation course. Here’s what Eilidh made of the experience:
mammal.org.uk/blog/attendi...
Photo credit: Jason Parry-Wilson
#beavers #ecology #conservation #wildlife #britishwildlife #nature
mammal.org.uk/blog/attendi...
Photo credit: Jason Parry-Wilson
#beavers #ecology #conservation #wildlife #britishwildlife #nature
Join Louise Wilson (Director, Conservation K9 Consultancy) for this live, practical training course exploring how conservation dog teams can be used ethically, efficiently, and effectively in the field.
📝 Places are limited — secure yours today here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1408260989...
📝 Places are limited — secure yours today here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1408260989...
July 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Join Louise Wilson (Director, Conservation K9 Consultancy) for this live, practical training course exploring how conservation dog teams can be used ethically, efficiently, and effectively in the field.
📝 Places are limited — secure yours today here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1408260989...
📝 Places are limited — secure yours today here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1408260989...
The Mammal Society has partnered with BIAZA’s Harvest Mouse Focus Group to launch the campaign 'Where's Harvey', encouraging BIAZA zoos and aquariums to get involved with our National Harvest Mouse Survey.
To learn more, head here: biaza.org.uk/campaigns/de...
Photo credit: Beth Arkwright
To learn more, head here: biaza.org.uk/campaigns/de...
Photo credit: Beth Arkwright
July 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The Mammal Society has partnered with BIAZA’s Harvest Mouse Focus Group to launch the campaign 'Where's Harvey', encouraging BIAZA zoos and aquariums to get involved with our National Harvest Mouse Survey.
To learn more, head here: biaza.org.uk/campaigns/de...
Photo credit: Beth Arkwright
To learn more, head here: biaza.org.uk/campaigns/de...
Photo credit: Beth Arkwright