What Denmark’s dead hedgehogs tell us about their lives – and how we can help them
Research on Denmark’s hedgehogs offers insight into their cause of death – and how to help them.
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Hedgehog highways: what are they and how to help build one
Hedgehog numbers may be stabilising in towns and cites, helped by routes through gardens.
When should you rescue a hedgehog? An expert guide
Hedgehogs that are out at night and appear healthy are best left alone.
How to stop the humble hedgehog disappearing from British gardens and countryside forever
Worldwide, hedgehogs are disappearing at the same rate as tigers.
Hedgehogs can hear high‑frequency ultrasound – that knowledge could help save them
Millions of hedgehogs die as they cross the roads, but a discovery is paving the way for a warning that might stop them crossing at dangerous times.
Hedgehog poo could hold important secrets about local biodiversity
The spiny mammals are on the decline, but they hold the secrets to biodiversity in their local areas.
Disappearing hedgehogs show familiarity may be a curse
Garden animals don’t get the same attention as more exotic endangered species.
Hedgehog conservation: how to make a garden nest box appealing – new research
Garden surveys reveal what makes a house a home for Britain’s favourite mammal.
Why autumn is such a dangerous time for hedgehog mothers – and how to help them
For every kilometre of road in Europe, you’re likely to find one dead hedgehog.
Why hedgehogs used to be hated
In the past British people believed hedgehogs could cause harm and damage livestock, and even that witches could transform into them.
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