Excluding marine and domesticated mammals there are just under a 100 species of our 4 legged friends (plus bats) in the UK, many such as Red Squirrel, Pine Martin and Hazel Dormouse are threatened whilst others such as Eurasian Beaver and Wild Boar are making a come back. Scroll down for Yorkshire links.
National Links
| Links | Info |
|---|---|
| Badger Trust | Promoting the welfare, conservation and protection of UK badgers. |
| Badgerland | Information, conservation, education & badger research. |
| Bat Conservation Trust | Information, education, surveys & conservation of UK bats. |
| Bats of Britain | Identification guide. |
| Beaver Advisory Committee England | Information on beavers and re-introduction schemes in the UK. |
| Beaver Trust | Leading the way for the re-introduction of beavers to the UK. |
| Black Foxes | Information and sightings of the rare melanistic form of the UK red fox. |
| British Deer Society | Promoting deer education, research and best practice management. |
| British Hedgehog Preservation Society | Hedgehog conservation & help for sick, injured and orphaned hedgehogs. |
| British Red Squirrel | National forum for red squirrel sightings, news & conservation. |
| British Wild Boar | Facts & issues surrounding the wild boar in Britain. |
| Hare Preservation Trust | Working for the preservation of hares in the UK. |
| Hazel Dormouse Conservation | Information, monitoring and ways to assist with dormouse conservation. |
| Hazel Dormouse Information | Natural England factsheet on this rapidly declining rodent. |
| Hedgehog Street | All about helping urban hedgehogs. |
| Mammal Mapper App | Help map the distribution of UK mammals by using this app. |
| Mammal Bones ID guide | Beginners guide on how to identify mammal bones. |
| Mammals in your Garden | Natural England guide to mammals you may spot in your garden. |
| Mountain Hare Information | Factsheet and distribution of the Mountain or 'Blue' Hare. |
| National Mammal Atlas | Contribute and help inform the distribution of UK mammals. |
| Northern Red Squirrels | Network of groups working to conserve & protect red squirrels across northern England. |
| Population & Conservation Status of British Mammals | 2018 review published by Natural England |
| Red Squirrel Survival Trust | Charitable organisation dedicated to red squirrel conservation. |
| Red Squirrel United | Nationwide network working together to conserve UK red squirrels. |
| Red Squirrels United (final report) | Layman's report of this 4 year project looking to secure the future of red squirrels in the UK. |
| Spotting Wild Mammals | Comprehensive guide to spotting wild mammals in the UK. |
| The Fox Project | Information bureau & refuge for injured foxes. |
| The Fox Website | Everything you need to know about UK foxes. |
| The Mammal Society | Leading UK conservation charity for mammals. |
| Tiggywinkles | Wildlife Hospital Trust for sick and injured animals. |
| UK Mammal list | Full list of UK mammals. |
| UK Squirrel Accord | Information and conservation of the Red Squirrel. |
| UK Wild Otter Trust | Promoting positive understanding and conservation of UK otters. |
| Vincent Wildlife Trust | Research & mammal conservation innitiatives. |
| Water Vole UK | Information & conservation of the UK's fastest declining mammal. |
| Wildwood Trust | Dedicated to conserving the UK's most threatened animals. |
Yorkshire Links
| Link | Info | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Bats in the Dales | Mapping project. | N/W.Yorks |
| Beaver Trial Project | Information & news about the trial re-introduction project at Cropton Forest. | N.Yorks |
| British Deer Society Yorkshire | Information, news and group events. | Yorks |
| Kirklees Badger Group | Local badger conservation group. | W.Yorks |
| Calderdale Badger Group | Local badger conservation group. | W.Yorks |
| Craven Badger Group | Local badger conservation group. | N.Yorks |
| East Yorkshire Bat Group | Research, conservation & local events. | E.Yorks |
| Mountain Hares in the Peak District | Peoples Trust for Endangered Species project to save this declining species. | S.Yorks |
| North Yorkshire Bat Group | Working for bats across North Yorkshire. | N.Yorks |
| Peak District & Sheffield area Deer Survey & ID Guide | Long running citizen science project mapping deer species in mid Yorkshire. | S.Yorks |
| Red Squirrels Northern England | Protecting red squirrels in Northern England. | N.Yorks |
| Sorby Mammal Group | Special interest group covering Sheffield & surrounding areas. | S.Yorks |
| South Yorkshire Badger Group | Local badger conservation group. | S.Yorks |
| South Yorkshire Bat Group | Monitoring, caring and protecting bats in South Yorkshire. | S.Yorks |
| Stokesly Badger Group | Local badger conservation group. | N.Yorks |
| West Yorkshire Bats | Protecting & caring for the bats of West Yorkshire. | W.Yorks |
| West Yorkshire Red Squirrel Group | News and information about Red Squirrels in West Yorks | W.Yorks |
| Yorkshire Mammal Group | Group meetings & mammal research. | Yorks |
