Uploaded February 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
The shy mountain hare was once found all across the UK’s uplands. Habitat degradation and hunting left them confined mainly to Scotland and Ireland. Back in the 1880s, landowners attempted to reintroduce mountain hares to England. Most populations failed. However, a small group in the Peak District survived and spread, establishing itself across the national park. They’ve been battling for survival ever since. We can’t let England’s only remaining mountain hares go extinct. That’s why we’re funding Carlos Bedson to investigate the sustainability and viability of the remaining hares. He’s monitoring the hares and exploring how the threats are affecting them through mapping, genetic sampling, camera trap monitoring and GIS modelling. He sent us this video, to say thank you to all of you who are supporting this project with your generous donations! Learn more about Carlos's research: ptes.org/grants/uk-mammal-projects/mountain-hares-peak-district
The shy mountain hare was once found all across the UK’s uplands. Habitat degradation and hunting left them confined mainly to Scotland and Ireland. Back in the 1880s, landowners attempted to reintroduce mountain hares to England. Most populations failed. However, a small group in the Peak District survived and spread, establishing itself across the national park. They’ve been battling for survival ever since. We can’t let England’s only remaining mountain hares go extinct. That’s why we’re funding Carlos Bedson to investigate the sustainability and viability of the remaining hares. He’s monitoring the hares and exploring how the threats are affecting them through mapping, genetic sampling, camera trap monitoring and GIS modelling. He sent us this video, to say thank you to all of you who are supporting this project with your generous donations! Learn more about Carlos's research: ptes.org/grants/uk-mammal-projects/mountain-hares-peak-district
