The Water Vole: The Story of One of Britain's Most Endangered Mammals Firmly grounded in science and

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The Water Vole: The Story of One of Britain's Most Endangered Mammals Firmly grounded in science andIn the hidden hush of Britains riverbanks lives a creature most unassuming, and yet plays a crucial role in the delicate balance of our native ecosystems, The Water Vole. Once a familiar sight along our canals and streams, this gentle mammal, known fondly to many as Ratty from The Wind in the Willows is now a shadow of its former abundance. During the 1990s Britain's water vole population declined by over 80 per cent, and it is now fully protected by