Native: A History of Animals in Britain

Rabbits, grey squirrels, roe deer, red foxes… all of these species are familiar to us as native British wildlife. But the animals we see around us have a complex history of introductions, extinctions, and co-existence with humans throughout history. In this course we will explore what it means for a species to be ‘native’, and how the fauna of mainland Britain has changed between the end of the last Ice Age and the present day. With increasing interest in rewilding, this provides a background for the many different ecological impacts humans have had on nature over the last 20,000 years.

Tutor: Clare Rainsford MA (Cantab) MSc PhD

Term: Autumn

Day: Saturday

Time: 10am-1pm

Start Date: 25 November 2023

No. of weeks: 1

Full fee: £28

This course will be delivered via Zoom. Students joining our online courses would need access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone (essential) and a webcam (desirable) as well as a reliable broadband connection.

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