The Conservationists Assemble is back with volume 47! Today's episode focuses on the water vole. You know them,  you love them, but you probably won’t have seen one and by the end of the episode you’ll have heard us talk about the remarkable character of Britain’s most endangered mammal and the efforts breaking down barriers that will see the return of this species in great numbers leaving you hopefully inspired to spread the word and perhaps join the fight. Joining me now is Darren Tansley, Wilder Rivers & Protected Species Manager at the Essex Wildlife Trust, as we put the spotlight on the water vole. Check out the resources below to learn more and how to get involved! Connect with the podcast - Will you join the fight? conservationistsassemble@outlook.com Conservationists Assemble (@conservationistsassemblepod) • Instagram photos and videos   Water Vole resources: Essex Wildlife Trust (@essexwildlifetrust) • Instagram photos and videos A ray of hope for endangered water voles and other native species | Essex Wildlife Trust Citizen science projects | The Wildlife Trusts What is the National Water Vole Monitoring Programme? - PTES Survey water voles - People's Trust for Endangered Species