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Hedgehog numbers are falling: How to make a home for them in your garden

Hedgehogs in Britain have declined rapidly in the last 20 years, with some estimates suggesting numbers have dropped by 75 per cent. The spiky creatures' habitat is being decimated by new housing ...
The Conversation

Hedgehog conservation: how to make a garden nest box appealing – new research

Abi Gazzard received funding from the People's Trust for Endangered Species and British Hedgehog Preservation Society. When large patches of woodland are swallowed by urban sprawl or when households ...
Yahoo

Hedgehogs return to UK gardens after years of population decline: 'It's wonderful to witness'

One adorable spiny mammal is making a comeback in the UK after decades of population decline. A BBC Gardeners' World Magazine poll revealed that 33% of readers reported seeing hedgehogs in their ...
New Scientist

How to increase your chances of seeing a hedgehog in your garden

The light evenings of summer are a perfect time to look out for hedgehogs in UK gardens. This adapted extract from June’s Wild Wild Life newsletter explains what we know about this popular animal and ...
Daily Express

Hedgehogs will survive winter if you place 1 item in your garden this November

Hedgehogs, while endearing creatures, are often elusive and unless you reside in the countryside, spotting one in your garden can be a rare occurrence. The population of these prickly critters is ...