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- - We protect wildlife in Britain and around the world by bringing our most threatened species back from the brink of extinction. We do this through ground-breaking research, practical conservation and education, all with the help of our supporters.
Wild places
- Close
- - Some habitats contain such a richness of life that we need to protect them at all odds. We are working to preserve ancient woodlands, orchards and wood pastures and parklands, as well as the countless species they support.
What we do
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- - Everything we do is based on scientific evidence. We gather this through surveys, which you can take part in, and by awarding research grants to the most inspiring scientists worldwide. This evidence guides our conservation efforts and is shared through our events and publications.
Who we are
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- - People’s Trust for Endangered Species was set up in 1977 to save our wildlife. We are governed by a board of volunteer trustees and our team of staff are passionate about protecting endangered species and places.
Success stories
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- - We strive to bring our most threatened species in the UK and around the world back from the brink of extinction. Our successes come from ground-breaking research, practical conservation and education, all with the help of our supporters.
Get involved
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- - There are so many ways you can help save endangered species. Fancy taking part in a survey, joining us on a wildlife event or becoming a regular supporter?
Shop
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- - Support our work in our shop with a range of charity gifts, home-ware, cards and more. 100% of the profits go directly to help wildlife both in the UK an overseas.
Donate
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- - There is nothing natural about the alarming rate at which we are losing animals and their homes. It is absolutely avoidable. We can stop the loss of our wildlife – but we need your support. You can act now by choosing to give to our cause. Thank you.

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Join our Living with Mammals survey

Each spring we need your help to find out how our wild animals use the urban environment and the green spaces within it.

Wherever we live in the UK, we share the green spaces around our homes and places of work with wild species. By carefully identifying and counting the mammals that live in and around built up land, we can begin to understand – and encourage – the biodiversity on our doorstep.

Take part in Living with Mammals this spring

The survey starts on 26 March and runs through April, May and June. To take part, all you have to do is record the mammals that you see each week and any signs they might leave behind, such as droppings or footprints.

Click here to register online or to log in to your survey.

or contact us for a printed pack (including full instructions, survey forms and a Spotting Wild Mammals guide) by emailing your name and postal address to LwM@ptes.org or by calling us on 020 7498 4533.

You can chose any green space to survey, whether a garden, an allotment, a local park or other area that’s convenient to spend a little time at each week, but the site must be within 200 metres of a building. Any questions? Just email LwM@ptes.org with your queries or call us on 020 7498 4533.

You can also: fox by Ben Andrews

Download your guide to spotting wild mammals
Join us on our Facebook and Twitter pages to swap tips and share sightings with others throughout the year.
Read our health and safety guidelines for volunteers.

What have you helped us find out so far?

Read about the survey’s findings in 2018

Living with Mammals began in 2003 and, to date, around 8,000 surveys from over 3,000 sites have been completed. Read more about what we have found out with the help of our nationwide volunteers by clicking on the links below.