Reflecting on Red Squirrel Awareness Week, discover how APHA science, innovation and conservation are helping protect Britain's beloved red squirrels, highlighted by a royal visit.
Fifty years ago, one badger named Miriam changed everything. Today, her legacy lives on in the world’s longest continuous wildlife disease study.
Explore GB’s wildlife health in the 2024 report, led by APHA’s expert surveillance, uncovering disease threats, novel cases, and vital One Health connections across species.
Red squirrels are fighting for survival and APHA is playing a key role with ground breaking science, smart feeders, and a bold plan to restore balance to UK woodlands.
Could a newly discovered virus be the reason European hedgehogs, once a common sight in our hedgerows, have declined in numbers in the UK?
With deaths of wild swans increasing over part of the Grand Union canal in Uxbridge with no obvious cause, thoughts turned to a disease that is notoriously difficult to identify. Read more about how our Veterinary Investigation Officers uncovered the cause of these mysterious deaths.
Managing grey squirrel populations is important to ensure the recovery of our native reds. Find out from APHA’s Sarah Beatham how her team are developing a contraceptive to reduce grey squirrel numbers.
Embarking on an extraordinary mission, APHA virologist, Dr. Marco Falchieri, set out to South Georgia. His goal? To investigate the presence of High Pathogenicity H5N1 avian influenza virus. The backdrop: mass deaths of avian and seal species. Join us as we delve into his captivating journey and findings.
Invasive non-native species harm the environment, cost the economy almost £2 billion per year, and can even harm our health. Emma Brand from the Non-Native Species Inspectorate tells us about her work in this important area.
As part of the new Red Squirrel Recovery Network project, APHA’s Kate Palphramand and Sarah Beatham talk about ongoing efforts to protect and conserve red squirrels following funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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