Information and resources for teachers (Secondary)

Coming soon!

We are in the process of gathering ideas and making resources for teachers to use in secondary schools. If you are a secondary school teacher and have ideas for how MammalWeb could support learning in your school then please get in touch by emailing: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Where can I get a camera trap?

If you would like a camera trap to use in your school, there are two options:

1) Buy a camera trap - Over the past decade, camera traps have come down in price significantly, meaning buying a camera trap is now an option to many more people. We recommend buying a camera trap from our partners, NatureSpy. NatureSpy sell all of the best camera traps on the market, at an affordable price (starting at £105), and profits go towards funding conservation projects around the world. Furthermore, if you contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., we'll be able to give you a discount code to get 15% off any Browning camera trap, meaning you could get a high quality camera trap for as little as £90. We understand money can be tight in schools so, below, we've put together a short list of ideas of how to raise money for a camera trap. You will also find links to the NatureSpy website, and a guide to buying your first camera trap below.

• Hold a coffee morning.
• Fancy dress day - dress up as your favourite animal!
• Run a wildlife photography competition.
• Through science club/other school clubs.
• Ask for parent donations.
• Apply for a grant. There are grants available to schools to run projects (small or large scale) relating to the environment. Click here or here for lists of grants for which you may be eligible.

2) Borrow a camera trap from MammalWeb - We have a small number of camera traps available to lend out to schools for periods of up to one month. This could be a good option if you are thinking of buying a camera trap but want to try one out before buying. We lend the camera for free but we ask that you upload any photos from the camera trap to MammalWeb and that you return it to us in the post after one month. If you are interested in borrowing a camera trap, please get in touch with us by emailing: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

How do I set my camera trap up?

Setting up a camera trap is really simple; however, there are some things you can do to make sure you get the most out of your camera. The thing that most people struggle with is where to place the camera trap. We've put together the camera placement guide below which will give you some ideas on where to put your camera. 

MammalWeb has worked with a number of primary and secondary schools over the past few years and we anticipate that this work will expand over years to come. On this page, you'll find information about past and current projects involving MammalWeb and partner schools. There is also information and resources for teachers who are currently using MammalWeb in their school or would like to in the future! If you would like any more information about any aspect of this page, or how MammalWeb could work in your school, then we'd love to hear from you. Please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..