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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
On excursion to the highest (>2,000m a.s.l.) colony of sousliks in the Balkan during the Small Mammal Conservation Conference. Despite the snow many sousliks came to see us and sniffed our boots! smcc.habitatfoundation.org #SMCC #souslik #Belmeken #Balkan #hamster #rodent #vonference #Bulgaria
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A plea of Mammal Conservation Europe for a European Small Mammal Observatory. #SMCC #mammal #ESMO
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The BIG impact of SMALL mammals on our ecosystems. A very spirited presentation by Fiona Mathews. #SMCC #mammal #rodent #vole #mouse #shrew #dormouse #souslik #hamster #squirrel #hedgehog #rabbit #hare @fionamathews.bsky.social
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The first Small Mammal Conservation Conference started. #SMCC #Sofia #vole #mouse #shrew #rabbit #dormouse #Bulgaria #LIFE #saveraptors #BSPB
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Mongabay @mongabay.com · 17/09/2026
With 45% of migratory bird species in decline and 1 in 9 facing extinction, over 100 organizations signed the Nairobi Flyways Declaration. The landmark agreement aims to integrate bird flyway conservation directly into global development planning and finance. Wilson Odhiambo reports for #Mongabay.
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Decline of migratory birds spurs calls for coordinated conservation
NAIROBI — The decline of many migratory bird populations is a red flag that ecosystems around the world are under increasing pressure, conservation experts warn, adding it’s time for governments to…
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Only three days to till the first Small Mammal Conservation Conference (#SMCC26) starts. smcc.habitatfoundation.org
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Small Mammal Conservation Conference – VIII European Ground Squirrel &33rd Hamster Working Group Meeting
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
In #Lithuania, forests are cut down without any survey to check for protected species, quite often in the breeding season! This also happens in Natura 2000 sites, which violates international law. We help the Lithuanian NGO Girių Inspekcija (Forest #protection) to collect evidence. #forest #bats
Our board member Gerard Smit gives a presentation about bats, forests and bat research (techniques) for the Lithuanian NGO Girių Inspekcija (Forest protection). In Lithuania, forests are cut down without any survey to check for protected species and quite often in the middle of the breeding season! This also happens in Natura 2000 sites, which violates international law. Girių Inspekcija wants to start its own surveys, because the national forestry doesn't do this. The Habitat Foundation helps them with knowledge and equipment.
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
We have recruited four articulate keynote speakers for the Small Mammal Conservation Conference. You can still register for the conference. smcc.habitatfoundation.org/scientific-c... #SMCC #hamster #souslik #rodent #shrew #conservation #Bulgaria #squirrel #mouse #vole #LIFE #saveraptors #falcon
Four keynote speakers at the Small Mammal Conservation Conference (SMCC) in Bulgaria, 21-25 September 2026:
Eva Millesi, Csongor Gedeon, Fiona Mathews and Hendrik Schoukens.
In the background: souslik habitat in Bulgaria.
https://smcc.habitatfoundation.org/scientific-committee-and-keynote-speakers/
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Did you register for the Small Mammal Conservation Conference? Not yet? Do so today, because after today the participation fee will be higher. smcc.habitatfoundation.org #discovermammals #conference #mouse #vole #Bulgaria #shrew #squirrel #hamster #rodent Photo Wood mouse: Rollin Verlinde (Vilda)
Photo Wood mouse: Rollin Verlinde (Vilda).
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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 30/06/2026
Highly hazardous pesticides are bad #ForPeopleForPlanet, but safer alternatives exist. UNEP’s guidelines help countries reduce risks and shift to healthier, more sustainable pest management. Explore the solutions: ow.ly/hjC650Ziwmb
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Just to remind you that coming Wednesday, July 1, is the deadline for submitting abstracts for the Small Mammal Conservation Conference. Its is also the deadline for registration for the conference. smcc.habitatfoundation.org #discovermammals #mouse #vole #shrew #hamster #souslik #raptor #Bulgaria
Small Mammal Conservation Conference
21-25 September 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
Image shows the logo of the conference with a European group squirrel on the left and a European hamster on the right.
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Just to remind you that coming Wednesday, July 1, is the deadline for submitting abstracts for the Small Mammal Conservation Conference. Its is also the deadline for registration for the conference. smcc.habitatfoundation.org #discovermammals #mouse #vole #shrew #hamster #souslik #raptor #Bulgaria
Small Mammal Conservation Conference
21-25 September 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
Image shows the logo of the conference with a European group squirrel on the left and a European hamster on the right.
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Good news, the deadline for abstract submission is postponed to July 1, 2026.
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Notice that this conference is also the 33rd meeting of the European Hamster Working Group. If you're member of this working group, grab this opportunity to come to beautiful Bulgaria and learn about IBER's work on preserving the extremely rare Romanian hamster (Mesocricetus newtoni). #hamster
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
This year's summer camp of the Dutch Mammal Society will be in southern Norway. There is still some room for participants. Contact the organisers via veldwerkgroep@zoogdiervereniging.nl to get more detailed information. #discovermammals #mammal #Norway #camp @zoogdiervereniging.bsky.social
Map showing the location of this year's summer camp of the Field Study Group of the Dutch Mammal Society: Gausdal in southern Norway.
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Sander Turnhout🔻🍉🌳🌱🍄🦟🐈‍⬛🍓🔥 @sanderturnhout.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
'Dat overmatige stikstofneerslag in de Benelux tot grote veranderingen leidde, is al lang geweten maar uit geografisch grootschalige metingen blijkt nu dat die stikstofimpact overal in Europa te zien is.' www.natuurpunt.be/nieuws/60-ja...
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60 jaar vegetatieveranderingen in Europa toont grootschalige impact van stikstof aan
Uit grootschalig onderzoek in heel Europa blijkt dat vegetaties de laatste zestig jaar sterk gewijzigd zijn, zowel in graslanden, bossen als moerassen. In tegenstelling tot wat je zou verwachten is kl...
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
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Small Mammal Conservation Conference (SMCC)
21-25 September 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
https://smcc.habitatfoundation.org
A joint event with the 33rd Hamster Working Group & the VIII European Ground Squirrel Meetings.
Photos: Romanian Hamster (left) and European Ground Squirrel (right). Both Photos made by Rollin Verlinde of Vilda.
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
#insect #butterfly #beetle #trend #decline #agriculture #climatechange #temperature #Switzerland 📉🦋🪲📈
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 09/06/2026
The Biodiversity Futures Lab, led by @miguelbaraujo.bsky.social, has announced funding for synthesis working groups addressing key biodiversity challenges, offering up to €10,000 support per group. Applications open worldwide, deadline: 30 June 2026. Details👇
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2026 Announcement - Biodiversity Futures Working Groups -
At a glance Up to €10,000 in catalytic support per working group Two in-person meetings (3-5 days each) […]
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Ariel Brunner @arielbrunner.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
www.politico.eu/article/eu-w...
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EU warns Albania over Kushner-linked project
Brussels is keeping a watchful eye on the political unrest in Albania, cautioning Tirana that its handling of the situation could be costly in its application to join the EU.
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Ariel Brunner @arielbrunner.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Live from Brussels. Albanian diaspora taking the voice of the #Flamingos to the hear of the EU institutions. #HandsOffVjosaNarta #HandsOffNature
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
We proudly present the keynote speakers of the Small Mammal Conservation Conference: Eva Millesi of the University of Vienna Fiona Mathews of the University of Sussex Hendrik Schoukens of Ghent University Don't forget to submit your abstract before June 15: smcc.habitatfoundation.org/abstracts/
The keynote speakers at the Small Mammal Conservation Conference in Sofia, Bulgaria, from 21 to 25 September 2026. From left to right:
Prof. Dr Eva Millesi of the University of Vienna
Prof. Dr Fiona Mathews of the University of Sussex and Chair of Mammal Conservation Europe. 
Prof. Dr Hendrik Schoukens of Ghent University
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
The deadline for abstracts is near: June 15. Don't wait too long and submit your abstract as soon as possible. smcc.habitatfoundation.org/abstracts/ #discovermammals #Bulgaria #Sofia #hamster #souslik #shrew #vole #mouse #rodent #dormouse #conservation #blindmolerat #conference #squirrel
Small Mammal Conservation Conference
21 -25 September 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
https://smcc.habitatfoundation.org

The picture shows a Romanian hamster (Mesocricetus newtoni), also known as Dobrudja hamster, and a Souslik (Spermophilus citellus), also known as European ground squirrel.
Both pictures are made by Rollin Verlinde of Vilda (https://www.vildaphoto.net/nl/).
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
The garden dormouse is under threat. It is not the only threatened small mammal. Do you study small mammals or are you trying to prevent declines of small mammal species? Present your work at the Small Mammal Conservation Conference in September 2026. Submit your abstract: smcc.habitatfoundation.org
A nest with your garden dormice (Eliomys quercinus).
Photographer: Rian Pulles
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
SE Europe is considered a biodiversity hotspot, including mammals. How do we know for sure? The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF.org) shows some gaps! How can we change this? Come to the Small Mammal Conservation Conference to find out. smcc.habitatfoundation.org #SMCC #mammal
Distribution of mammal sightings in southeastern Europe in the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF.org)
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
The energy transition is a prerequisite for an independent Europe, but please not at the expense of our fellow earth dwellers. Discuss ways to preserve their habitat at the Small Mammal Conservation Conference. smcc.habitatfoundation.org #mammal #SMCC #energy #LIFE #habitatloss #rodent #shrew #wind
The energy transition: Does it leave room for mammals?
Small Mammal Conservation Conference
21-25 September 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
Photos: European hamster (Yves Adams / Vilda); solar park (Benoît Deschasaux / Unsplash)
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Good news: the deadline for early bird registration to the Small Mammal Conservation Conference is moved to the 18th of April. Register and discuss with fellow mammal lovers about ways to make the invisible small mammals noticed. smcc.habitatfoundation.org Photos: Rollin Verlinde / Vilda #SMCC
Small Malla Conservation Conference
21-25 September 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
Photos: Rollin Verlinde / Vilda
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Tomorrow is the last day for early birds to register for the Small Mammal Conservation Conference: smcc.habitatfoundation.org Photos: Nedko Nedyalkov (burned forest) and Rollin Verlinde / Vilda (hazel dormouse) #discovermammals #mammal #mouse #dormouse #shrew #rabbit #hare #Bulgaria #rat #SMCC
Small Mammal Conservation Conference
Sofia, Bulgaria,
21-25 September 2026
Photos: Nedko Nedyalkov (burned forest) and Rollin Verlinde / Vilda (hazel dormouse).
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
No rodents = no food for many birds of prey. That's why in the LIFE for falcons project, the focus is on purchasing and managing habitat for #rodents and reintroducing rodents to areas where they've disappeared. smcc.habitatfoundation.org #discovermammals #mouse #rat #mice #vole #Bulgaria #SMCC
Small Mammal Conservation Conference, September 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
https://smcc.habitatfoundation.org/
Photo: Striped field-mouse (Rollin Verlinde / Vilda)
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Registration for the Small Mammal Conservation Conference is open: smcc.habitatfoundation.org Submit your abstracts for talks (15 minutes), speed talks (5 minutes) and posters about small mammal conservation and research. #discovermammals #LIFE #Bulgaria #Sofia @zoogdiervereniging.bsky.social
Small Mammal Conservation Conference, 21-25 September.
Sofia, Bulgaria
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Two weeks to submit your abstract to the European Mustelid Colloquium in Poland, and purchase early-bird tickets. www.vwt.org.uk/36th-europea... #discovermammals #mustelids #marten #weasel #polecat #ermine #stoat #Poland #Białowieża
36th European Mustelid Colloquium in Poland, 6-9 October 2026..
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
The scientific committee of the Small Mammal Conservation Conference is known. Eleven scientists from eight countries will check the submitted abstracts for oral and poster presentations. Submit your abstract and register as early bird before April smcc.habitatfoundation.org #SMCC #discovermammals
Small Mammal Conservation Conference. Bulgaria, 21-25 September 2026.
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martinswarren.bsky.social @martinswarren.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Nice summary of long distance insect migration in the Guardian today with fancy graphics www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Butterflies crossing oceans, moths navigating by the stars: unravelling the mysteries of insect migrations
Trillions of insects embark, largely unnoticed, on epic journeys every year across mountain ranges, deserts and seas, and it is only now, as their numbers suffer huge declines, that scientists are tra...
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Vincent Wildlife Trust @vincentwt.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Want to share your work on mustelids? We're hosting the 36th European Mustelid Colloquium in collaboration with @mripas.bsky.social and Białowieża Ecology Conference. Register and find out more: www.vwt.org.uk/36th-europea...
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Tohar Tal @tohar-tal.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
NEW PUBLICATION! Long time coming — now out: the results of our pilot spring raptor counts in Batumi! Read about seasonal contrasts in raptor migration, the eastern Black Sea coast as a principal spring flyway, and much more. 🦅 Paper: doi.org/10.5253/arde... #ornithology @batumiraptorcount.org
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Thank you @sarahdalgulls.bsky.social for reposting. thehabitatfoundation.org/news/
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Thank you @stefaniyak2.bsky.social for reposting. thehabitatfoundation.org/news/
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Little help for big results. A donation by a local mammal working group helped the NGO Wildlife Montenegro buy wildlife cameras to search for the #Balkan snow vole, a rare mammal species in Europe. Your help is welcome too. thehabitatfoundation.org/cameras-to-c... #discovermammals #Montenegro #vole
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Little help for big results. A donation by a local mammal working group helped the NGO Wildlife Montenegro buy wildlife cameras to search for the #Balkan snow vole, a rare mammal species in Europe. Your help is welcome too. thehabitatfoundation.org/cameras-to-c... #discovermammals #Montenegro #vole
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Registration for the Small Mammal Conservation Conference is open: smcc.habitatfoundation.org Submit your abstracts for talks (15 minutes), speed talks (5 minutes) and posters about small mammal conservation and research. #discovermammals #LIFE #Bulgaria #Sofia @zoogdiervereniging.bsky.social
The conference is organised by The Habitat Foundation, in cooperation with the Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research, the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds and the University of Tübingen, within the framework of the LIFE project “Securing the recovery of the endangered Saker Falcon in Bulgaria and Southern Romania” (LIFE20 NAT/BG/1162), www.SaveRaptors.org. The LIFE project will cover the costs of catering and printed materials during the conference.
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
We are proud to announce the 1st Small Mammal Conservation Conference in Europe. The conference will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria, in September 2026. It is one of the activities of the LIFE for Falcons project: saveraptors.org. We will let you know when the registration starts.
Small Mammal Conservation Conference.
(Images of Romanian hamster and Souslik by Bram Conings - https://www.bramconings.be/)
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Roach’s mouse-tailed dormouse is in Topolovgrad today. Come and meet her at the Imperial Eagle Festival. thehabitatfoundation.org/meet-roachs-... #discovermammals #Sakar #children #puppet #theater #dormouse #Bulgaria @ptes-org.bsky.social
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Roach's mouse-tailed dormouse, one of Europe's rarest mammals, is at the Imperial Eagle Festival in Topolovgrad. thehabitatfoundation.org/news/ #discovermammals #dormouse #Bulgaria #Sakar @ptes-org.bsky.social
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European Greens @europeangreens.eu · 15/10/2025
The EU is on track to do its part to protect the climate by 2050 but we can’t stop pushing for it! 🇪🇺 Next week, the European Council is discussing climate targets that they will bring at COP30. We urge them to make them ambitious. To protect the climate is to protect Europe.
The EU must stay on track." It shows a line graph of EU net greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 to 2050. The pink line represents actual emissions from 1990 to 2020, showing a steady decline, with the 2020 actual emissions slightly below the 2020 target (marked with a yellow dot). A dotted blue line projects further reductions toward the EU’s climate goals: the 2030 target, the 2040 target, and the 2050 target, which reaches net zero. Text at the top says, “We’re halfway, we can’t stop now.” The source is the European Environment Agency (EEA).
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
You want to learn more about Roach's mouse-tailed dormouse, one of Europe's rarest mammals? Come to the Imperial Eagle Festival in Topolovgrad: eaglefest.bg #discovermammals #dormouse #dormice #Sakar #Bulgaria #sleep #festival #Topolovgrad #Svilengrad
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Meet Roach’s mouse-tailed dormouse: thehabitatfoundation.org/news/ One of Europe’s rarest mammals comes to the imperial eagle festival in Topolovgrad on October 18. Photo: Bram Conings (www.bramconings.be) @ptes-org.bsky.social #discovermammals #dormouse #dormice #advocacy #festival
Roach's mouse-tailed dormouse (Myomimus roachi).
Photo: Bram Conings (https://www.bramconings.be)
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Фондация Хабитат идва на Фестивал на царския орел за вълнуваща среща на живо! 🦅 На 18 октомври в Тополовград ще ви разкажем за един по-малък, но много значим герой на Сакар - мишевидния сънливец.🐭 eaglefest.bg #discovermammals #dormouse #сънливец #Sakar #Bulgaria #България #Сакар #festival #фестивал
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Фестивал на царския орел Тополовград
Ежегодно през октомври Очакваме ви в Тополовград Фестивал на царския орел Не просто фестивал, а празник на природата на Сакар във всичките й форми
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The Habitat Foundation @habitatfoundation.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Meet Roach’s mouse-tailed dormouse: thehabitatfoundation.org/news/ One of Europe’s rarest mammals comes to the imperial eagle festival in Topolovgrad on October 18. Photo: Bram Conings (www.bramconings.be) @ptes-org.bsky.social #discovermammals #dormouse #dormice #advocacy #festival
Roach's mouse-tailed dormouse (Myomimus roachi).
Photo: Bram Conings (https://www.bramconings.be)
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Société Française pour l'Étude et la Protection des Mammifères @sfepm.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
➡️ Pour plus d’informations, consultez notre page dédiée et retrouvez les contacts du réseau ainsi que l'annuaire des centres de soins pour la faune sauvage : www.sfepm.org/sos-chauves-souris.html
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