Britain's canals were built for industry, but they are now helping the wildlife survive
Why canals behave so differently from natural rivers How a near-extinct mammal found refuge in canal banks The comeback of otters and what it means
Why canals behave so differently from natural rivers How a near-extinct mammal found refuge in canal banks The comeback of otters and what it means for other species Bats, eels and birds that depend on the water's edge The measurable link between canals and human wellbeing Why these ageing waterways remain fragile despite their value A network that only survives with constant maintenance An accidental habitat that keeps proving its worth
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