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deer and the carnivores, it’s difficult to see many native species that look like they’re are doing well or increasing.”

The Mammal Society-led study examined 1.5 million mammal records including from “citizen scientists”.

It said around 12 out of 58 native, “naturalised”, introduced and reintroduced species faced extinction. Other threats included loss of ancient woodland and the arrival of predators. Prof Mathews called for funding to obtain more accurate research. She said: “We need to stop thinking of wildlife as something that happens elsewhere.”

Greater Mouse-eared bat in Britain.. known as Lonesome George

Mammal is among many at risk ‘Difficult’ to see population rise Native species faces threats like disease