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.
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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.
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🌳 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
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🐇 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: cambsmammal@gmail.com
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