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Bat rescue
22nd Jul 2022
This tiny common pipistrelle bat pup is less than a week old and is being cared for by Hazel Ryan, our senior Conservation Officer and bat carer for Kent Bat Group.
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Conservation research: Wildwood contributes to turtle and tortoise study
15th Jul 2022
Even though humans live longer lives compared to their historical counterparts, we cannot escape the inevitability of aging. However, testudines – the order to which tortoises and turtles belong – may buck this trend by following a different pattern of aging compared to humans and other species.
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Bat rehabilitation
9th Nov 2021
The bat rehabilitation centre at Wildwood has had a busy year. Hazel Ryan, our Senior Conservation officer, has received over 100 grounded bats found by members of the public. As a volunteer bat carer for Kent Bat Group, she initially cares for them at home. Once they have begun to recover from their injuries they are brought into the Wildwood flight cage for flight practice, to build up stamina and to allow Hazel to assess their suitability for release.
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DIY wildlife action - help our wildlife from home
16th Nov 2020
If you have an outdoor space you might like to take this opportunity to create some habitats for wildlife during lockdown. Whether it’s a wildflower wellington, hedgehog houses or toad abodes, all are welcome features in a garden and many on a balcony too.
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Dormice pups bring new hope for the species in the UK
17th Jul 2020
A litter of endangered hazel dormice pups born at wildlife conservation charity ‘Wildwood Trust’ in Kent has ensured a vital new bloodline for the species.
