 | | | Author interview with Richard Lewington: Pocket Guide to British Spiders |
| | Featuring 130 of the most common spider species, Pocket Guide to British Spiders is the ideal companion for both beginners and more experienced enthusiasts alike. Detailing identifying features, webs, egg cocoons and behaviour, these accounts are interspersed with beautifully illustrated spreads showing similarities and differences at a glance, making this introductory guide the perfect companion for use in the field. |
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We recently had the opportunity to speak to Richard about his latest book, including how he first became an author, why he chose to focus on arachnids and which techniques he uses to create these stunning illustrations. |
| | |  | | Nominations for the Mammal Champions Award 2025 are now open! |
| The Mammal Society’s annual Mammal Champions Award aims to celebrate anyone who has gone above and beyond to monitor, protect, and restore British mammals, whether through volunteering, campaigning, education, fundraising, or creating art that raises awareness of mammals and the many challenges they face.
NHBS is pleased to be sponsoring the award, and all winners will receive a sustainable wooden trophy, £100 NHBS voucher and an invitation to receive their award at the prize-giving dinner at the end of the Mammal Society Annual Conference. |
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| Nominations close 9am Monday 20th January |
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| World Atlas of Freshwater Macrophytes (Volume 2) The second volume of a compendium on the global distribution of around 3500 aquatic macrophyte species occurring in inland freshwater and brackish waterbodies worldwide. Filling a gap in scientific knowledge of the global ecology of these aquatic plants, this second volume covers 21 botanical families and 824 species, exploring their conservation, landscape genetics, rarity, environmental influences, invasive species and more. |
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| Orangutans: Their History, Natural History and Conservation Join zoologist and conservationist Ronald Orenstein as he draws on the latest research to survey the natural and cultural history of these charismatic apes. Divided into three parts, this book traces orangutan ancestry, explores the role they have played in human history and documents the latest scientific discoveries. It also discusses the efforts being made to save them from extinction, preserve their ecosystems and return orphaned orangutans to the wild. |
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|  | Explore a selection of new and forthcoming books from the NHBS bookstore, including Just Earth and The Edible Dormouse. |
|  | Collating a range of interviews with renowned experts, and drawing upon 40 years of research, Tony Juniper explores how we can achieve lasting environmental change |
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|  | This book provides an overview of the ecology and conservation status of the Edible Dormouse: a non-native species introduced to Britain from mainland Europe in 1902 |
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|  | Written by shark scientists and conservationists, this book is a stunning blend of engaging species profiles and captivating watercolour illustrations to tell the biological story of the shark |
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| | | We’re attending a number of conferences and events over the next few weeks. Please come and say hello if you are also attending, we would love to talk to you! |
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Wildlife Acoustics: January Webinars |
|  | Register for Wildlife Acoustics’ free January training courses!
These free online courses and webinars are hosted by expert instructors and are suitable for those who are new to bioacoustics, as well as advanced professionals.
Each session focuses on a specific topic, from getting started in bioacoustics and general surveys to Kaleidoscope species analysis, vocalisation recognition and more.
Browse their courses and book your place today here. |
| | The NHBS Seed Sowing Calendar |
|  | Planting and watching seeds grow is one of the most rewarding parts of having an outdoor space. To this day, I still get excited when spring is around the corner, and I can finally turn my wintery, plain garden into a hub of vibrant flowers and wildlife. But with so many bulbs and seeds out there, all of which working to different schedules, it can sometimes be overwhelming when thinking about to where to start, what to sow when, and where.
Here, we provide a detailed Seed Sowing Calendar for a selection of species that need planting over the coming months to ensure you’re on track for those beautiful spring blooms. |
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