New report points to 30% decline in water vole distribution
A new 10 year study of water voles by The Wildlife Trusts shows that national treasure ‘Ratty’ needs urgent help to survive.
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Water vole
The water vole is under serious threat from habitat loss and predation by the American mink. Found along our waterways, it is similar-looking to the brown rat, but with a blunt nose, small ears…
Adopt a water vole
Searching for an original gift for a nature lover? Sponsor a water vole with the Wildlife Trusts to help fund conservation efforts. Perfect for adults and children!
The water vole
Kelly Hollings, Restoring Ratty Project Officer for Northumberland Wildlife Trust, explores the habits of these much-loved mammals.
New report finds glimmer of hope for endangered water voles
We can still rescue Ratty, say The Wildlife Trusts
The National Water Vole Database Project
The Wildlife Trusts’ National Water Vole Database Project charts changes in water vole distribution, providing information to support those working to protect and recover populations of this endangered species.
Water voles
Find out where to see water voles, Britain's largest vole species and the inspiration behind The Wind in the Willows' Ratty.
Water Vole Field Skills Training Session
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Come learn how to identify and monitor water voles in their natural habitat at our hands-on field skills training session at the beautiful Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve.
Water Vole Field Skills Training Session
This link will open on the Suffolk Wildlife Trust website.
Come learn how to identify and monitor water voles in their natural habitat at our hands-on field skills training session at the beautiful Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve.
Water voles
Water voles were once widespread across the UK, but numbers have dropped dramatically in the last few decades.
HS2 – new report reveals exorbitant cost to nature
A new report published by The Wildlife Trusts today reveals, for the first time, the vast scale of the destruction and impact that HS2 will cause to nature.
Bank vole
The chestnut-brown bank vole is our smallest vole and can be found in hedgerows, woodlands, parks and gardens. It is ideal prey for owls, weasels and kestrels.