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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.
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- - 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Baby dormouse climbing tree

This baby dormouse is still dependent on its mother but is already learning to climb. Video credit: Lorna Griffiths.

Dormouse using special dormouse bridge

Infrared video footage of this hazel dormouse in the wild was captured at our nature reserve on the Isle of Wight. The footage is significant because it shows dormice using a special bridge designed to help them cross barriers created by humans in the natural environment, such as roads and railways, by linking fragmented and isolated habitat. Our project, the first of its kind in the UK, aims to see whether dormice and other wild tree-dwelling species prefer to use this type of bridge instead of crossing gaps on the ground. You may have seen our bridge and this fantastic dormouse footage on Autumnwatch in November 2015!

You can play a vital role in protecting dormice by sponsoring a dormouse house for just £5 a month. This will help keep threatened dormice safe and help us release new populations in counties where they have become extinct.

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