water vole

Endangered water voles in Wales are being fed edible glitter in a bid to save them from extinction.

They include endangered birds like hen harriers and water voles, which are now the UK's fastest declining mammal.

This rare chalk stream – one of around 200 worldwide – which supports important wildlife like water voles, saw more than 3,300 hours of spills in 2024.

One in six species - such as water voles and curlews - are currently at risk of vanishing from Wales, which has seen a 20% decrease on average in its wildlife over the last 30 years.

It is now hoped the success of water vole introduction in the area will lead to even more improved biodiversity along York's waterways.