Aggie Thompson is an ecologist at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. This summer and autumn, she has been busy carrying out dormice surveys and explains more about these rare and…

Scientific names often reveal interesting facts about the evolutionary history of the species. Here’s a closer look at some of the more interesting scientific names for British wildlife.

Mammals are all around us, from mice and voles to deer and foxes. They’re on our nature reserves, in our parks, and even in our gardens. But how often do you see them? Most mammals like to stay…

Rodents are a key component of many healthy ecosystems, such as grasslands and woodlands. They provide food for lots of species from birds of prey to larger mammals. Rodents often produce lots of…

The summer brings with it a profusion of wildlife in many of the wilder areas of the countryside. From blooming wildflowers to the sounds of birdsong, there is so much going on.

Kelly Hollings, Restoring Ratty Project Officer for Northumberland Wildlife Trust, explores the habits of these much-loved mammals.

Are you lucky enough to have seen a water vole? Sadly, these cute river-dwellers have undergone some of the worse declines of any British mammals. We look at some of the reasons why for…

Within the heart of the countryside in Hampshire and the Island all sorts of creatures and wildlife can be found hidden amongst the human world that we know. Here are some local mammalian species…

With spring on the horizon, local wildlife is getting in the spirit of Valentine's Day.

Wildlife watching can feel fruitless in winter when the countryside seems to have a lot less to offer compared to a walk in the other seasons. But now we can really appreciate our urban wildlife,…