Today, Wildlife Matters is exploring something a bit different: an autumn walk at Winkworth Arboretum, a managed wild space. An arboretum is a type of botanical garden where many kinds… Continue Reading... "131 Autumn Walk at Winkworth Arboretum"
Tag: Fox
118 The Clue is in the Poo – A guide to wildlife poo!
Welcome to Wildlife Matters The Clue is in the Poo – A guide to wildlife poo. Continue Reading... "118 The Clue is in the Poo – A guide to wildlife poo! "
Ecologists can identify animals by their droppings, commonly referred to as scat. Continue Reading... "118 The Clue is in the Poo – A guide to wildlife poo! "
They do this by analysing the characteristics of the scat, such as size, shape, colour, smell, and content. Sometimes they may use DNA analysis from the scat to determine species, individual relationships, population size, and breeding patterns. Continue Reading... "118 The Clue is in the Poo – A guide to wildlife poo! "
099 The Rise and Fall of Hedgerows
The Rise and Fall of Hedgerows. Hedgerows have been an essential part of the British countryside since Roman times. In fact, Britain’s Hedgerows can be traced back to the Bronze Age and possibly even the Neolithic period. Continue Reading... "099 The Rise and Fall of Hedgerows"
The first farmers in Britain cleared small areas of woodland for cultivation, leaving strips of trees as boundaries. These are considered the earliest forms of hedgerows in Britain. Continue Reading... "099 The Rise and Fall of Hedgerows"
Planting new hedgerows started around Roman times and continued on and off until the mid-18th century, when the Enclosures Act prompted a tremendous surge in hedge planting, mainly around the Midlands. Continue Reading... "099 The Rise and Fall of Hedgerows"
Hedge removal is not a new phenomenon. Many were lost during the Napoleonic Wars when a besieged Britain was threatened with starvation. Continue Reading... "099 The Rise and Fall of Hedgerows"
093 London’s Wildest Places – West Norwood Cemetery
Wildlife Matters explores Britain’s wildest cities, where urban wildlife survives and flourishes. To begin, we’ll explore some of the fascinating wildlife in London, their habitats, and the challenges they face in an urban environment. Continue Reading... "093 London’s Wildest Places – West Norwood Cemetery"
While London is most commonly associated with bustling streets, iconic landmarks, and vibrant city culture, another side of the capital is worth exploring: its diverse wildlife. Continue Reading... "093 London’s Wildest Places – West Norwood Cemetery"
059 The Tragic Truth About Fur Farms
The devastating cost of fur is the millions of innocent animals senselessly slaughtered each year for their fur. The process of obtaining said fur is often downright barbaric, with creatures kept in cramped cages, suffering through unimaginable pain and torture. Continue Reading... "059 The Tragic Truth About Fur Farms"
041 – Fascinating Foxy Facts
Wildlife Matters adores the red Fox. They are beautiful, intelligent, and family-orientated wild animals that are generally misunderstood. That’s why we wanted to share some fascinating Foxy Facts that show what incredible animals red foxes are. Continue Reading... "041 – Fascinating Foxy Facts"