When you think of a hedgehog, you might imagine them using their unique defense mechanism: curling into a tight, spiky ball.

Humans are the worst enemies of hedgehogs' The main threat to hedgehogs said researchers, is loss of habitat due to human activity — with automobiles being their single biggest killer.

The little-known species is hunted for superstitious beliefs about its medicinal use and its grassland habitat is vanishing.

It is a habitat suitable for hedgehogs. Here, they can search for food and hide in their nests if threatened," says Johansen. Males occupied 18 of the 28 nests. Females inhabited 10. Each hedgehog ...

It's not clear why hedgehogs are doing a disappearing act, but loss of suitable habitat and the use of farmland chemicals are obvious contenders for the blame. Hedgehogs have up to 5000 short ...

The RSPCA has issued a warning to homeowners ahead of spring. Sharing a post to Instagram they ask people to be "mindful of hedgehogs" who are hidden from plain sight. A photo uploaded showed a ...

fences or walls to ensure hedgehogs can get through and access vital habitat." If this sounds like something you’d like to do, make sure you have permission and help from a trusted adult first.

The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) is asking people to 'give hedgehogs the edge' this Hedgehog Awareness Week. The campaign, running from May 4 to May 10, aims to highlight the ...

"The Hedgehog Walk is not just about raising funds - it's about ... and the knowledge that even small acts can make a big difference for wildlife and their habitats." Rachael Peacock, senior brand ...