Populations of hedgehogs across the UK have dramatically declined in the past two decades. ... Hedgehog charter launched ahead of nature festival. Story by James Grant - BBC News, Northamptonshire ...

Hedgehogs listed as ‘near threatened’ after suffering rapid population declines The International Union for Conservation of Nature said hedgehog numbers are thought to have shrunk in more than ...

IN the article on the hedgehog which appeared in NATURE of May 19, p. 375, mention is made of the widespread belief that hedgehogs suck the teats of cows. Although farmers have assured me that ...

Hedgehog gate at a local nature reserve in West Yorkshire. (Image credit: Getty Images) ‘Although rural populations are still in decline, hedgehogs in urban areas may be starting to recover, likely ...

Warning to anyone with hedgehogs near their garden UK households with a garden are being urged to look out for hedgehogs when doing one garden activity that can instantly kill them.

On Thursday, a woman brought in a baby hedgehog to the Lower Moss Nature Reserve and Wildlife Hospital in Cheshire, England — only to be told it wasn’t an animal in need but a beanie hat pop-pom.

West European Hedgehogs that were once a common sight across Europe are declining in population. And now The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has updated their status on its ...

Hedgehogs look for suitable hiberation spot in large piles of leaves amd breanches. So if you have piles of leaves built up that you were planning on sleeping away, consider leaving some for the hogs.

The European hedgehog – a valued and charming visitor to our gardens – is now officially in decline all over Europe. In one of today’s updates of the Red List for Europe, the International Union for ...

Surprising number of environmental pollutants in hedgehogs Date: April 1, 2025 Source: Lund University Summary: Lead, pesticides, brominated flame retardants, plastic additives, polychlorinated ...

A charter to safeguard hedgehogs at a park has been introduced ahead of a new nature festival dedicated to the understanding and protection of wildlife habitats. The Hedgehog Charter, external was ...