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Brown hare

Dr Cath's Nature Notes - March 2023

If you’re looking for a creature associated with March, it has to be a hare. There is something very special about hares. If you think you can’t tell the difference between a hare and a rabbit,…

Badger cub autumn

What do badgers do in the winter?

Unlike hedgehogs and dormice, badgers don't go into hibernation during the winter in the UK. But they do go into a period called "winter lethargy", which is probably something we…

Badger prints in mud the wildlife trusts

Mammal mysteries

Have you spotted any mysterious tracks or unexplained droppings? Solve the case with some tips from Darren Tansley, the Mammal Detective.

Roe deer

Roe, roe, roe

The largest wild mammal species native to Shropshire is elusive and seldom seen by humans, yet they are a common animal in areas of suitable habitat.