Understanding British Mammals 1

A Lifelong Learning Aberystwyth Course

This course gives a thorough introduction to these mammals including insectivores, rodents, lagomorphs and deer.

Key features of species identification will be covered including pelage and skull examination.  Life cycles, habits and habitats will also be covered in the workshops.  Practical and field exercises will involve characteristic field signs, with a guide to tracks and trails, feeding remains, droppings, nests and burrows.

Tutor: Penny Lewns

Fees: £120 full price (£20 concession and £20 early bird discount available). 

Please enquire about the fee waiver scheme which applies to all Lifelong Learning Aberystwyth Courses. If you have no first degree, reside in Wales and are in receipt of certain state benefits, you may be able to get your course fees subsidised, or paid for you.

Please go to https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/lifelong-learning/ecology/ for all bookings.

E-mail: learning@aber.ac.uk 

Phone: 01970 621580

Course Code: AB309E 10 credits level 4

Accommodation:

Self catering Eco Lodge, shared dormitories and eco-camping are all available at Denmark Farm. Please book your place first with Lifelong Learning Aberystwyth and then contact us about your accommodation needs.

You maybe interested in other conservation, species ID and natural crafts courses at Denmark Farm. See our full events page.