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The south east coastal area of Dorset has some wonderful nature reserves
Wildlife photographer Colin Varndell has spent many years observing Dorset's badger clans, he gives us the low down on this elusive nocturnal mammal
Ratty's return! Water vole numbers are in an alarming decline but as Hester Lacey discovers Dorset's population are holding their own and in some cases making a come back