British Mammals
Brown rat or water vole: How to tell the difference between these two lookalike-rodents
When all you've seen is a flash of brown fur, it can be hard to know whether it was a water vole or rat. Though the two species tend to live in different habitats, there are areas where they overlap, potentially leading to cases of mistaken identity. So how do you tell rats and water voles apart?
Red squirrel guide: where they're found, what they eat, and the threats they face
Learn all about red squirrels, including how how pine martens help them in our expert guide by the Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels project.
Is it ok to feed red squirrels?
Research shows that our habit of feeding red squirrels may be changing their morphology.
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The origin of pieces: 18 amazing ways animals and plants have evolved
Discover the origin and purpose of the structures of living things, from why baboons have swollen bottoms to the comically-large paws of moles.
Understanding rabbit behaviour
Discover all you need to know about rabbits and their behaviours, and why a rabbit's ear positions are the best indicators of its disposition.
How to identify bird and mammal nests
An easy guide to identifying bird and mammals nests you are may find in your garden or local area, including blackbird, robin, hedgehog and grey squirrel.
British wildlife in December
Whether out and about or hidden away in a sheltered spot, there’s plenty of winter wildlife to track down.
Horseshoe bats guide: how to identify, where they live, and how they are making a comeback
There are two species of horseshoe bat native to Britain: the greater horseshoe bat and the lesser horseshoe bat. Both species are now showing signs of recovery after catastrophic declines during the 20th century. Find out more in this expert guide from Vincent Wildlife Trust.
Harvest mouse guide: how to identify, and why its tail is unique
With its diminutive size and semi-prehensile tail, the harvest mouse is one of the most charming of the UK's mammal species. Learn more about this species in our expert guide by the Mammal Society.
Exmoor baby beaver named after Marcus Rashford
A pair of beavers released into an enclosure at National Trust's Holnicote Estate have given birth to a kit.
Eurasian water shrew guide: diet, how they're adapted to water and why they're venomous
Discover fantastic facts about Britain's largest shrew.
European water vole guide: identification, diet and habitat
The water vole is the largest of the vole species found in the UK, and can be confused with the similarly-sized brown rat.
Wildlife photography hides in the UK
If you want to get close to and photograph wildlife without disturbing it, try renting a photography hide. In this article, we share some of the hides available to rent around the UK, which species you can expect to see, the best times to visit them, and how much they cost to rent out.
The Secret Life of the Otter
In The Secret Life of the Otter, Andy Howard presents a stunning collection of photos that brings us as close to these captivating creatures as one could ever hope for.
Episode One: In The Field with Sam Hobson
In the first episode of BBC Wildlife Magazine's Photography Masterclass, presenter Mark Carwardine speaks to Sam Hobson about photographing urban foxes.
Mammal Photographer of the Year 2021
View the winning and highly commended images from this year's Mammal Photographer of the Year competition.
European badger guide: habitat, diet and where to see
Find out everything you need to know about badger social structure, behaviour, identification and breeding in our expert guide to European badgers.
Water voles return to Malham Tarn
As part of a new initiative in land management, the National Trust is reintroducing 100 water voles to the Yorkshire Dales.