The hedgehog belongs to the order Eulipotyphla, which basically means “truly blind and fat,” explains Sophie. The family ...

However, with milder winters, our hedgehogs may not be entering hibernation, and this could lead to problems. The Jersey Hedgehog Preservation Group have encouraged people to leave out dishes of water ...

"But it could also be wetter, warmer summers and autumn allowing hedgehogs to have multiple litters - making it more likely ...

The assessment report that led to the status change for the species was written by Sophie Lund Rasmussen, a Danish hedgehog ...

Dr Abi Gazzard, small mammal specialist at the IUCN, said: “Regional and national action is essential to support hedgehog populations through initiatives such as Hedgehog Street in the UK and ...

The Jersey Hedgehog Preservation Group encouraged people to leave out dishes of water and bowls of dry cat food, which ...

Animal rescuers are advising people not to pick up hedgehogs to weigh them if they appear to be underweight. The famously spiky mammals typically fatten themselves up during autumn before entering ...

Everyone loves a hedgehog, but in the UK numbers of these prickly mammals have plummeted – and they really need our help if they’re to rebound. As the weather warms up and these wonderful little ...

People who have spotted hedgehogs in 2024 are being asked to add them to a map to help with hedgehog conservation.

Initially consisting of seven volunteers, it is now supported by a force of over 170 individuals actively working towards helping hedgehogs. Mr Howson has said: "Being recognised by the Mammal ...