🌲 Why do grey squirrels strip bark from trees? New research investigates one of British forestry’s biggest challenges… 📖 Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1111/mam....

Eagle-eyed Anna Martlew, a member of Cornwall Mammal Group, spotted a harvest mouse nest on the West of the Isle of Mull while on holiday there a few weeks ago. This is the first ever record of harvest mice on Mull - and in fact on any Scottish island. mammal.org.uk/blog/first-e...

🦇 Three decades of research are reshaping how scientists monitor bats worldwide… Passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) has revolutionised bat research, allowing scientists to study bats non-invasively across vast areas and long time periods. 📖 Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1111/mam....

Treasure can be found in the most unlikely of places... This new book by Dave Groves and Susanna Ramsey is available as a hard copy manual from NHBS, or as an e-book on the Mammal Society website. mammal.org.uk/ebooks/p/a-p...

Where can you find beavers, foxes, otters, wild boar and hazel dormice in the same place? Our training programme for June! Browse our selection of upcoming courses and boost your nature knowledge and skills. mammal.org.uk/events

To celebrate a successful National Mammal Week in April, we're declaring this month Mammal May! Anyone signing up as a Mammal Society member this month will receive a limited edition A5 print of this lovely artwork, signed by the artist, Alicia Hayden. mammal.org.uk/become-a-mem...

🚨 Breaking: a mole has been spotted running 21km above ground. Well… almost. Our Council member Tim Hounsome will be running the Bath Half Marathon 2026 dressed as a mole to raise funds for mammal conservation. Support Tim’s fundraiser: www.justgiving.com/page/tim-hou...

Join us on Wednesday 18th March at 2pm GMT with Tristram Wyatt to explore pheromones in mammals—chemical signals used in communication—and what they reveal about mate choice, social recognition and animal behaviour. Sign up here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Do whales have culturally-marked societies? Do translocated big-horn sheep learn from each other how to best use their new habitat? Join us on February 18th at 2pm with Prof. Hal Whitehead, biologist and researcher. Sign up for this free webinar at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🌳 New research explores how woodland creation could reshape the future of British mammals… As countries race to meet biodiversity targets, large-scale woodland creation is high on the agenda. But what does this mean for wildlife? 📖 Read here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

🚨🐬 Breaking: UK porpoises show record levels of mercury poisoning New research has revealed that harbour porpoises around the UK coast are carrying record-high levels of mercury, nearly double what they were in the early 1990s. Protecting marine ecosystems has never been more urgent.

December was a big month for mammal science and conservation - with signs of a potentially deadly virus in Arctic whales, evidence of domestication in Italy’s bears, and new clues about where our domestic cats came from.

🚨🌍 Breaking: global camera trap study reveals many mammals don’t follow day–night rules A team led by Appalachian State University’s Dr. Zach Farris analysed nearly nine million images from 22,000 camera traps worldwide; uncovering that most mammals blur the lines between nocturnal and diurnal.

🚨🦈 Breaking: orcas hunt young great white sharks to feast on their livers Researchers have documented a striking new hunting strategy by the orca (Orcinus orca) pod known as the “Moctezuma pod” in the Gulf of California.

This perspective article shares insights from decades of long-term mammal research. Lessons for long-term research are clear: ask the right questions, use technology carefully, analyse data frequently... 📖 Read the full article here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

A comprehensive review shows that species’ energy management strategies, physical traits, and movement abilities are key predictors of whether and how mammals migrate. 📖 Read the full review here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....

🚨🐭 Breaking: Rare hazel dormouse population discovered in West Sussex woodland A team of volunteers has found a previously unrecorded population of the endangered hazel dormouse in a woodland near Lindfield, West Sussex.

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....

📸 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

✨ 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

🐇 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

✨ 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

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

🚨🐿️ 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.

🐿️ 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

🌟 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...

🌍🐭 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

🚨 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...

✨ 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

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

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....

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....

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

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

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....

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: [email protected] #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

🐾 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

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

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

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...

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

🐾 An extremely rare pygmy shrew with an albino mutation was found by Anita McMillan near St Austell, Cornwall, while out for a walk. To find out more about how we protect shrews, head here: mammal.org.uk/current-rese... PC: Anita McMillan #environment #nature #wildlife #britishwildlife #mammals

🦫 Join us for a one-day, in-person training course exploring the fascinating return of the Eurasian beaver to Britain’s landscapes, delivered in partnership with Beaver Trust. Book here: www.eventbrite.com/cc/beaver-co... #BeaverEcology #BritishWildlife #Beavers #Ecology #Conservation

🐾 We're excited to be attending Global Birdfair from 11–13 July! We will be displaying owl pellet dissection and running a small mammal trapping workshop. To learn more: globalbirdfair.org PC: David Tosh #GlobalBirdfair #BritishMammals #Conservation #Environment #Nature #Wildlife #Ecology

We're supporting the Making Space for Water campaign to bring our rivers back to life, which is calling on the government to support farmers and landowners to create and maintain nature-rich river corridors. Sign this petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72... #rivers #wildlife #environment

Our youth ambassadors Liane and Felix have started their 154km West Highland walk and mammal survey! Head here to help them raise £5133 for the Mammal Society: www.justgiving.com/page/walking... PC: Liane Do Rouys, Joshua Copping, Claire Haskins #environment #nature #fundraising #conservation

Join us for an engaging online chat with John as he dives into the art and science of wildlife tracking. To book a space, head to the following link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #tracking #wildlifetracking #nature #mammals #britishwildlife #wildlife

🐾 Reminder: there is still time to write to your MP and object to part 3 of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill! You can add your voice by speaking to your MP here: mammal.org.uk/national-mam... And download our template email here: mammal.org.uk/s/Template_M... Photo credit: David Gibbon