British mammals

Badger Trust

Promotes the study, conservation & protection of badgers, their setts & natural habitats, encouraging tolerance & appreciation of badgers by offering information, advice and guidance.

Badgerland

‘The definitive online guide to badgers in the UK.’ Education resources by age, also poems, stories, research and more.

Bat Conservation Trust

For the conservation of bats & the landscapes on which they rely. Local bat groups, bat walks & events, Bat Helpline (0345 1300 228), bat info, gardening for bats, bat activities for kids etc.

Bat Conservation Trust: education & outreach resources

Including indoor & outdoor bat activities & resources for teachers/youth leaders.

International Bat Night, end of August

Free International Bat Night pack to download with facts & activities.

British Hedgehog Preservation Society

Protection of hedgehogs and their habitats, rehab and care, celebration! Range of useful leaflets.

British Deer Society

Enabling British deer to exist in today’s environment & ensure that their future is secure for generations to come. Learn about British wild deer, stalking, management & deer photography.

First Nature: Welcome to the Mammal Managerie

An illustrated guide to Britain’s bats and mammals – lots of info and photos.

Fox Project

"Established in 1991 as a specialist Wildlife Information Bureau and [humane] Fox Deterrence Consultancy. It has incorporated a Wildlife Hospital since 1993." Rehabilitating & fostering foxes for release back into the wild. Useful fox info.

Hedgehog Street

Campaign to protect hedgehogs and their habitats – loads of info on the UK’s only spiny mammal, how to build a hedgehog home, and tips on how to become a Hedgehog champion!

Help Wildlife

A charity-run website providing advice about sick, injured or problem wildlife, and a directory of around 600 wildlife rescue organisations.

International Otter Survival Fund

‘Dedicated to the conservation, protection and care of otters.’ Tons of otter info. World Otter Day on 31 May.

Mammal Society

Science-led mammal conservation, collecting & sharing information, encouraging research and contributing to conservation efforts. National Mammal Week in October.

Red Squirrel Survival Trust

National charity established to conserve and protect the red squirrel in the UK. Research, facts, news and more about red squirrel conservation.

squirrels.info

"Our website is dedicated to squirrels in the United Kingdom, and offers general information and advice on how to care for sick or injured animals."

Tiggywinkles

World famous wildlife rescue & rehab centre – plenty of useful online resources about hedgehogs and other small British mammals too.

UK Squirrel Accord

"We work together to protect red squirrels and broadleaf trees from the negative impacts of grey squirrels."

Woodland Trust: mammals

"Trees and woods support a whole range of native mammals and some non-natives too, providing a stable habitat and food supplies." A thorough list of British mammals, each entry lists common & scientific names, family, habitat, diet, predators & origin.