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  • Report a dead otter

    What to do if you find a dead otter

  • Protected species

    Find out which species are protected and what their protected status means

  • Become a bat volunteer

    Volunteers are at the very heart of bat conservation in the UK

  • Get involved with local and national wildlife initiatives

    Find out how you can help to enhance nature

  • Badgers

    Find out what to do if you come across badgers

  • Report a stranded whale or dolphin

    If you find a stranded whale or dolphin you need to report it straight away - what to do, who to call

  • Report a dead or injured wild animal

    What to do if you come across a dead or injured wild animal

  • Keeping wild animals responsibly and safely

    Licences to release non-native species into the wild

  • Releasing non-native wildlife

    Know the rules and responsibilities for keeping wild animals

  • Managing wildlife on your land

    Wildlife protection - find out if you need a licence to kill, disturb or move animals, birds or fish

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