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Wildlife
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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
- Close
- - 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
- Close
- - 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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Living with Mammals // All about the Living with Mammals survey

All about the Living with Mammals survey

Look out for mammals near you to help us understand and protect our wild neighbours

Why count urban mammals?

Towns and cities are home to a surprising number of wild mammals: from pygmy shrews and pipistrelle bats, the weight of a twenty-pence coin, to heavyweights, such as badgers and deer.

Green spaces, and the wildlife they support, are important: they provide food, clean air and water, and make us healthier and happier. They protect our homes from flooding, and trees reduce the effects of pollution and heat waves. Counting our wild neighbours, and knowing how numbers are changing, tells us about the health of these green spaces.

Whether in a garden, allotment, a local park or churchyard, telling us what you see builds a bigger picture of the wildlife on our doorstep. It can tell us when a species is in trouble. Without the help of thousands of wildlife watchers, we wouldn’t have known hedgehog numbers had fallen by a third in urban areas in less than 20 years and acted to help them. Read more about what we have found out in past surveys.

How do I take part?

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.

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.

We’d love as many people to take part as possible as every record counts! And don’t forget to share your photos online using #LivingWithMammals.

Any questions?

Just email our survey co-ordinator lwm@ptes.org with your queries or call us on 020 7498 4533.

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