Current research

Polecats were once a common and widespread native mammal present across the British Isles. Vincent Wildlife Trust has monitored its recovery since the 1990s using National Surveys that rely on the public to submit records of polecat signs and sightings. Science-led

The greater white-toothed Shrew (GWTS) has now been identified in Sunderland and is known to be an invasive species in Ireland, at the detriment of the pygmy shrew (a native species in the British Isles). Science-led

Partnering with the University of Bristol, nonprofit tech startup Rainforest Connection, and Huawei Technologies for a ground-breaking project aiming to protect red squirrels through collecting bio-acoustic data. Science-led

Our 2018 Review of the Conservation and Population Status of British Mammals found that information on harvest mice in Britain is poor and we need more data to better understand how our smallest rodent is doing. Science-led

Do you spend time in the Scottish uplands? Can you help with a new project monitoring mountain hares to improve the understanding of abundance and distribution, for this near-threatened species. Science-led

In 2020 we published the first ever IUCN approved Red List of Britain’s mammals and found that 1 in 4 British mammals are now at risk of extinction. We will continue to monitor and update the Red List. Ongoing

Our 2018 Review of the Conservation and Population Status of British Mammals found that information on harvest mice in Britain is poor and we need more data to better understand how our smallest rodent is doing. App

We are delighted to be helping with the development of EMMA2, the second edition of the Atlas of European Mammals. Science-led

Ecobat is a free online tool that gives context to acoustic data recorded from bat surveys. Tool

The Mammal Society has completed a number of mammal surveys and research over the years. Past