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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.

Dormouse in hand

The Dormouse Blog

Believe it or not, there is an animal in Shropshire that spends more of its time sleeping than I do. During the course of one year, they spend up to 9 months of their time fast asleep or resting.…

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.