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Shared Earth
Fridays 15.00 - 15.30
Shared Earth is a series from the BBC Natural History Unit which celebrates the natural world and explores what we can all do to help conserve wildlife and habitats and reduce our footprint on the planet
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Friday 20 June 2008
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A close up of 'Eva' the Beaver. © Lower Mill Estate.
One of Lower Mill Estate's resident beavers 'Eva', who's currently on holiday in Devonshire.
© Lower Mill Estate.
Black Squirrels

Amidst reports that the Black squirrel may oust the Grey, we take a look at who the new contenders are…and how they are equipped for a squirrel coup d'etat. A close up of a black squirrel. © Anglia Ruskin University.


Related link:
Article about the black squirrel: Anglia Ruskin University


Beavers are back

The idea of beaver reintroduction in Great britain has been causing controversy for decades. But in a quiet corner of the Cotswolds, beavers have been living wild, albeit fenced in, for nearly 3 years. We examine what effect these notorious landscape architects are having on their environment.

Related links:
Jeremy Paxton Blog Entry - 'Beavers for breakfast' at Lower Mill Estate
Scottish Beavers Network - Beaver Reintroductoin in Scotland
Wild About Britain - Forum - European Beaver


Harlequin Ladybirds

Alien Harlequin ladybirds seem to be threatening our native species. We explore how they are doing it and why it matters. A close up of a Harlequin Ladybird. © Mike Majerus.

Related Links
Centre for Ecology & Hydrology - Article
National Insect Week 23rd - 29th June
Harlequin Ladybird survey
UK Ladybird survey


Great Tits

The Great tits of Wytham woods in Oxfordshire have been studied by scientists for decades. This enables the researchers to see beyond freak events and reveal the true picture of how these birds are adapting to climate change. Some newly hatched great tit nestlings. © Simon Evans

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Edward Grey Institue



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