mammals
Eurasian beavers granted legal protection in England
New legislation has been passed to make it illegal to deliberately capture or disturb beavers and damage their territories.
The best wildlife webcams to watch in the UK and Ireland
Whether you want to watch nesting birds, nocturnal mammals or displays of strength, you can enjoy live footage of wildlife around the UK and Ireland wherever you are. Here is our expert guide to the best wildlife webcams to watch right now.
Citizen scientists record rare bat via artificial intelligence
A Kuhl's pipestrelle bat, a species that rarely visits the UK, was detected during a citizen science project recording bats in West Sussex.
Baby beaver makes history, and is named after Marcus Rashford
The National Trust has announced the birth of a beaver at its Holnicote Estate in Somerset, born to two adult beavers released into an enclosure there at the start of 2020.
Living With Mammals survey: how to take part and species to spot
Find out how you can help shed light on the state of UK’s mammals by recording sightings to the Living With Mammals survey.
Guide to Britain's bats: species, facts, identification and where to see them
Discover all there is to know about this flying, hibernating mammal with our comprehensive guide to bats in the UK
Mink guide: how to identify, where to see and species facts
What is an American mink and how did they end up in the UK? What do they eat, where do they live and what is their environmental impact? Learn all about this controversial species with our comprehensive guide to mink.
Volunteers needed for wildlife survey
Calling all wildlife lovers! Help your local wildlife by recording any mammal signs or sightings spotted on your daily commute, garden or local park.