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The Mammal Society is open to EVERYONE, and you don't need to be an expert to join. Members range from professional ecologists and academics to conservationists and amateur enthusiasts, all interested in finding out more about mammals, their habitats and how to study and conserve them.
Why join The Mammal Society?
Our mammal heritage is rich and diverse. Britain and Ireland have globally significant populations of grey seals, otters, horseshoe bats and wildcats to name a few. Elsewhere, these species are gone or on the brink of extinction, so conserving them here is essential.
A successful future for our mammals depends upon having a detailed understanding of their needs and vulnerabilities. We are working to identify the threats our mammals face, halt declines and protect populations for the future by implementing conservation policies based on sound science.
By joining The Mammal Society you will be directly supporting our work to protect Britain's mammals. You can learn more about our mammals, meet other mammal experts and enthusiasts at our annual events, and you can even get involved in mammal conservation in your local area through our local group network.
Causes for concern:
PINE MARTEN: widespread until the 19th Century, but now virtually disappeared from England and Wales.
Why? Persecution and deforestation.
WHERE are pine martens now and how can we aid their recovery?
DORMOUSE: has disappeared from half its range.
Why? Loss of ancient woods, lack of woodland management, climate change.
HOW can practical conservation measures increase dormouse numbers?
GREATER HORSESHOE BAT: 91% of the UK population has been lost.
Why? Pesticides sprayed in roofs, blocked caves, human disturbance, intensive agriculture eliminates favoured food.
WHAT can be done to aid the recovery of the greater horseshoe bat?
RED SQUIRREL: Reduced to isolated populations in north England, Scotland and on islands around Britain.
Why? Competition for food and disease passed from the introduced larger grey squirrel, habitat loss.
HOW can remaining populations of red squirrels be protected in England and Wales?
The Mammal Society actively works to answer these questions and more. For many species we've succeeded, but for many more we still need to find answers, and soon.
We can only do this with your support
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Membership categories:
- Adult - Any individual aged 16 years or over resident within the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
- Overseas - Anyone resident outside the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
- Student - Anyone studying full time in higher education in the UK or Republic of Ireland
- Concessionary - Anyone who is of retirement age or is registered unemployed in the UK or Republic of Ireland
- Joint - 2 adults at the same address (Please include all names in 'Comments' when checking out)
- Affiliate - Any charitable organisation, including local mammal and wildlife groups
As a member you get:
- Our Members' magazine Mammal News for all the latest from the mammal world
- opportunities to Volunteer on our national surveys
- to Join your local group to survey and protect your local mammal populations
- Exclusive member discounts at our annual events and on our training workshops held around the country
- Access to reliable relevant information on British mammals and their biology, ecology and status in the wil
- to Purchase our Mammals of the British Isles Handbook at a special members' price
- You can also choose to add our internationally renowned quartlerly scientific journal Mammal Review to your subscription, which inlcudes the latest studies of mammal ecology, biology and conservation in Britain and Europe.
Your support allows us to:
- ADVISE and EDUCATE people about mammals by sharing our knowledge and experience
- INVOLVE PEOPLE of all ages in watching and understanding mammals and their role in nature
- STIMULATE RESEARCH into the problems facing mammals
- SURVEY and MONITOR the distribution and abundance of mammals, so we can highlight those in danger.
- RAISE AWARENESS of the results of our surveys and the steps that need to be taken.
- PUBLISH information about Britain's mammals - fact sheets, books, practical guides and journals
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Images at top used under license (see here) ; Red fox image by Dot Lines, www.dotlinesphotography.com
