MSN: Gardeners asked to let part of garden grow to help hedgehogs
Gardeners and families are being asked to help hedgehogs by letting part of their garden grow wild. The new Go WILD for Hedgehogs campaign, launched by wildlife charities People's Trust for Endangered ...
There are 17 species of hedgehog and they are found in Europe, Africa and Asia. In the UK they can live in a variety of habitats including woodland, farmland, parks and gardens. Hedgehogs are also well established in our urban habitat and can, somewhat surprisingly, survive very well in our cities.
hedgehog, (subfamily Erinaceinae), any of 15 Old World species of insectivores possessing several thousand short, smooth spines. Most species weigh under 700 grams (1.5 pounds), but the common western European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) can grow to 1,100 grams.
Hedgehogs are unique, spiny mammals known for their compact bodies, small faces, and characteristic quills. Found throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa, these animals have adapted to various habitats, from forests and deserts to grasslands and gardens.
The Guardian: Ditch power tools, build a hedgehog highway: how to create a nature-friendly garden
Ditch power tools, build a hedgehog highway: how to create a nature-friendly garden
The Mirror: Attract hedgehogs to your garden with one key task this month
As hedgehogs emerge from hibernation in March and April, discover simple ways to create a hedgehog-friendly garden - from nesting to feeding ...
The Mirror: EXCLUSIVE: Hedgehogs will keep visiting garden if you leave 1 item outdoors in April
Hedgehogs are more active in April as they wake from hibernation, and leaving a simple item outside can help them thrive and encourage them to visit your garden regularly ...