Course curriculum

    1. Course description

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    1. Endemic Plants

    2. Endemic Plants Q&A

    3. Endemic Plants Quiz

    1. Endemic Invertebrates

    2. Endemic Invertebrates Q&A

    3. Britain's Endemic Invertebrates report
  • £20.00
  • 7 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

What will be covered during this course?

Aimed at naturalists, ecologists, conservationists and nature enthusiasts interested in broadening their knowledge of the endemic species of the UK and Ireland.

  • Understand the concept of endemism and the difference between endemic species and subspecies in the context of the UK and Ireland.

  • Discover how endemism has arisen across different groups, including plants, vertebrates and invertebrates.

  • Learn about notable endemic species, their origins and conservation, through examples including Scottish Primrose, Scottish Crossbill, Orkney Vole and Turk’s Earth Centipede.

Ecology tutor

James Harding-Morris

Endemic Specialist

James Harding-Morris is the author of 'Endemic: Exploring the wildlife unique to Britain' and a passionate nature enthusiast with a lifelong love for exploring the natural world. Whether trekking up mountains in search of rare flowers, scouring fens for elusive moths, or investigating exotic invertebrates in hothouses, James's fascination with wildlife is unwavering. In his professional life, James specialises in communications and public engagement within the conservation sector. He has played a key role in delivering high-impact campaigns such as the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch and the BSBI's New Year Plant Hunt. His work on the Back from the Brink project has inspired many to care deeply about some of England's rarest and most obscure species. Currently, James is on a mission to ensure that everyone in Britain and Ireland has the opportunity to fall in love with plants through his work with the BSBI.

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