Hedgehogs hibernate over winter, from about November to April, in a nest of leaves or logs called a 'hibernaculum'. How to identify A unique and unmistakeable animal, the hedgehog is small, brown and ...

The European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) is a small mammal that has been experiencing significant population declines across Europe. This decline has raised concerns about its conservation ...

The warning comes after the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) updated the status of the west European hedgehogs on its red list to "near threatened". A rescue spokesperson said ...

Hedgehog in the garden walking around, close up, scientific name - Erinaceus europaeus, also known as European hedgehog or common hedgehog Dog playing with curled up hedgehog American cocker spaniel ...

We all love glimpsing a questing hedgehog in the evening, little realising that our gardens are becoming an increasingly important refuge for ...

Each species has unique traits, such as the small size of the African pygmy hedgehog, popular as a pet, and the larger European hedgehog, known for its resilience in the wild. Hedgehog spines ...

Italy is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including the Eurasian lynx, European hedgehog, Italian sparrow, peregrine ...

A new review outlining the impact of road mortality on native European hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus), as well as assessing potential solutions, has been published in the online scientific journal ...

In 2022, a report on Britain's hedgehogs revealed they have declined by between 30-75% since 2000. Other evidence indicates that their numbers have been falling for much longer than this. European ...

Hedgehogs hibernate through winter, so they need a shelter from cold weather and hungry predators. They also need a spot to nest to rear their young. Follow our instructions on how to build a simple ...

Night-time collisions with robotic lawnmowers are a significant animal welfare and conservation problem for hedgehogs as they ...