The Rothschild Medal is usually given to someone outside The Wildlife Trusts movement who has made an outstanding contribution to the natural environment at a UK or international level, through either shaping policy, increasing awareness, inspiring people, raising funds or through a groundbreaking study or innovative scheme. The Christopher Cadbury Medal is is an annual award that is given to a member of a Wildlife Trust who has shown dedication to the advancement of nature conservation within the British Islands.

Meet some of the species that once walked, swam, flew or fluttered through our landscape, but are now extinct in the UK.

In partnership with the Marsh Charitable Trust these annual awards recognise volunteers and staff who have made an outstanding contribution to conservation.

Top tips for making sure animals are kept safe when taking photos.