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Hibernating hedgehogs

The European hedgehog, one of the UK's most beloved nocturnal mammals, embarks on a remarkable journey each year: hibernation.

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The Day of the Pygmy Shrews

Itchen Valley Country Park is renowned for its diversity of small mammal species (mice, voles, and shrews). There are 9 small mammal species which are widespread in the UK and eight are present…

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Marching for clean water

On Sunday, our staff, campaign leaders and supporters marched through London, alongside thousands of protesters to urge the Government to end the poisoning of Britain’s waterways.

Top down image of a fluted bird's nest fungus. There are 7 fruiting bodies amongst green moss

Secrets of the fluted bird's nest fungi

The fluted bird's nest fungi (Cyathus striatus), is a conical fungus, that look remarkably like – as the name suggests – a tiny bird's nest. This fungus stands out as a fascinating…

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