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• The Living World 20 May 12 - Brecon's Bats

  Thu, 24 May 12

  Duration:
  22 mins

  The Living World visits the Usk Valley to see a population of lesser horseshoe bats and an expert who studies them.

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• The Living World 13 May 12 - Pasqueflower

  Sun, 13 May 12

  Duration:
  23 mins

  The Living World: The Pasqueflower Joanna Pinnock is at a nature reserve in Cambridgeshire, developed on a former ancient quarry site, to see one of the largest remaining colonies of pasqueflowers in the country.

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• The Living World 6 May 12 Bee Flies

  Sun, 6 May 12

  Duration:
  23 mins

  Joanna Pinnock joins naturalist John Walters in Devon to find out more about a bee mimic, the Dark Edged bee fly. Like the cuckoo, its young develop in others' nests. Producer: Sheena Duncan Editor: Julian Hector

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• Nature 01 May 12 Japanese Sika

  Tue, 1 May 12

  Duration:
  28 mins

  Nature: In Search of the Japanese Sika Chris Sperring goes in search of sika deer and discovers how conservation groups like the RSPB and National Trust are managing the delicate balance of deer, people and habitats. Produced by Karen Parteidge

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• The Living World 29 Apr 12 Woodman's Butterfly

  Sun, 29 Apr 12

  Duration:
  22 mins

  Sarah Pitt goes in search of the endangered pearl-bordered fritillary with the help of Richard Fox and Gary Pilkington.

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• Nature 24 Apr 2012 Hedgehogs

  Tue, 24 Apr 12

  Duration:
  29 mins

  Paul Evans investigates the decline of the British hedgehog and finds out that even estimating the population of this familiar creature is a daunting task for scientists. Producer: Brett Westwood Editor: Julian Hector

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• Nature 17 Apr 2012 Lamprey

  Tue, 17 Apr 12

  Duration:
  28 mins

  Lampreys are some of the most primitive vertebrates and our three British species have declined in recent years, but as Brett Westwood discovers, their fortunes could be improving.

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• Nature 10 Apr 2012 Wood And Water

  Tue, 10 Apr 12

  Duration:
  28 mins

  Fish live in trees too. Brett Westwood finds out why conservationists are dropping wood into rivers to improve their wildlife and water quality.

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• Nature 3 April 12 Drumming Down

  Tue, 3 Apr 12

  Duration:
  28 mins

  As spring woodlands resound with the drumming of woodpeckers, Brett Westwood hears about a new study of the tiny lesser spotted woodpecker, which has declined by nearly 90%. Producer: Brett Westwood Editor: Julian Hector

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• 30 Mar 12: A Life With... Seals

  Fri, 30 Mar 12

  Duration:
  15 mins

  Episode 5 of 5: Seals Grey seals are Britain's largest mammal, yet still remain a mystery. Mary Colwell Meets Sue Sayer on a windy cliff in Cornwall to view the animals she loves so much. Sue now spends all her time discovering their lives. She used to be a teacher, but as her passion for seals grew she found herself spending more and more time with seals. Sue eventually gave up her paid job and became a champion of seals.

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