Bringing the wild back to life
You can protect endangered species by taking a few minutes to count stag beetles, assess the state of your local orchard or hunt for water voles.
Our wildlife is disappearing
Almost two thirds of species in the UK have declined in the past 50 years. There’s nothing natural about this rate of decline – it can be stopped. With your help, we are standing up for animals and plants that are vital for a healthy world.
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First ever ‘Hedgehog Housing Census’ launched
The UK’s housing crisis is often high on the news agenda, but this August, a more rustic type of accommodation, home to the UK’s smaller, spikier residents, is taking the spotlight. This week, the first ever national Hedgehog Housing Census has been launched by Hedgehog Street, a nationwide campaign set up by ourselves and the British Hedgehog …
Read articleWe are 40!!
August is our birthday month as People’s Trust for Endangered Species turns 40 years old. PTES exists to conserve species worldwide that are rare or threatened with extinction, which we tackle through education and scientific research to benefit wildlife and people. Can you help celebrate and protect wildlife for the future by supporting us with a …
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