Schools’ Mammal Challenge
In our commitment to education and fostering a love for wildlife, we are thrilled to introduce the Schools' Mammal Challenge.
This initiative aims to engage students in mammal recording activities, empowering them as advocates for wildlife protection and champions of biodiversity conservation.
Extra resources
Read our guide to making footprint tunnels here.
Guidance on camera trapping from MammalWeb here
Looking for more info about mammals - check out our mammal facts database.
Visit our mammal youth hub
We need your help!
1 in 4 of our native mammals are threatened with extinction. Mammals are under-recorded which hampers conservation efforts. You and your school can help provide vital data on mammal populations. You have access to a habitat no one else is better placed to monitor—your school ground.
Engaging students in mammal recording activities not only enhances their scientific literacy and field skills but also instils a sense of stewardship for the environment. By highlighting the importance of mammal conservation and the need for accurate data collection, educators can empower students to become advocates for wildlife protection and champions of biodiversity conservation.
How to Participate
Engage students in mammal recording activities during National Mammal week, with our three suggested activities (#mammalmile, making footprint tunnels or setting camera traps).
Join our free webinar for educators on Monday 8th April at 4pm GMT to learn more about the challenge and address any queries ahead of Mammal Week.
Participate in our live lessons on Monday 22nd April at 2pm GMT to introduce the challenge to learners, and on Friday 26th April at 11am GMT to celebrate efforts made during Mammal Week and award prizes.
Awards and Recognition
Educators are asked to share school's efforts on social media using the hashtag #SchoolsMammalChallenge for a chance to be recognised as “Mammal Monitoring Champions”.
Mammal Monitoring Champions will receive special trophies. And will have the opportunity to book a 30-minute live lesson with Mammal Society staff before the end of term to learn more about mammals and conservation.
All participating schools will receive downloadable certificates for participants and can sign-up to receive a FREE “Mammals in your Landscape” poster later in the year.
Together, let's inspire the next generation of conservationists and make a difference for mammals. For any questions or further information, please feel free to contact Fiona, Education and Training Officer, at fiona@mammal.org.uk.