Hedgehogs
How to identify animal droppings: Our guide to the wildlife poop you might find in your garden or out on a walk
Droppings or scats can tell us a lot about which animals have been visiting our gardens, parks and countryside, including hedgehogs, foxes and badgers. Our expert guide explains how to identify which poos belong to which species. Plus, animal droppings from species from around the world – and fungi and insects you might spot on droppings.
Best hedgehog houses for your wildlife garden
Discover how you can help hedgehogs in your garden by putting down a hedgehog house for them to nest or hibernate in.
Populations of rural hedgehogs declining by up to 75%
A new report has revealed that rural populations of hedgehogs have continued to decline, although urban populations are stable.
Road kill data could reduce hedgehog deaths, finds research
Road kill data is helping conservationists predict where, when and why hedgehog deaths are most likely to occur on Britain's busy roads.
Number of rescued hedgehogs hits a 5-year high
1 hedgehog was admitted to an RSPCA rescue centre, on average, every 2 hours throughout October.
Ben Fogle on why he is enchanted by hedgehogs
We ask the broadcaster and adventurer why he cares so much about hedgehogs?
Hedgehog highways to be included in new housing developments
In a victory for hedgehog conservation, new planning laws require small holes be included in the base of fences in new developments, creating ‘highways’ that enable hedgehogs to roam freely.
Look out for Britain’s ‘Big Five’ this spring
A wildlife charity is calling for volunteers to take part in its annual Living with Mammals survey.
Students are asking the public to record the presence (or absence) of hedgehogs
The researchers are studying factors affecting the presence and absence of the European hedgehog in gardens across the UK.
How to save Oxford’s hedgehogs
A new project is being launched to save the hedgehogs of Oxfordshire.
Rural hedgehogs in decline
Two wildlife charities have released a report on the British mammal.
Why you need to remember wildlife this autumn
Charities are asking people to check for animals before lighting fires.
Drainpipe drama for hedgehog
The hog found herself stuck in her hiding place.
Hedgehog joins commuters on London Underground platform
‘Paddington’ the hedgehog surprises Londoners at Edgware Road station.
Learn more about London’s hedgehogs
Take the opportunity to uncover the secret lives of hedgehogs in Regent's Park.
Bizarre ‘balloon’ hedgehog rescued
Hedgehog 'blown up like a beach ball' is saved.
Survey results reveal sharp decline in hedgehog sightings
BBC Gardeners World Magazine releases findings from its latest wildlife survey.
Last London hedgehogs lose out to High Speed Two (HS2) development plans
Lorry park to be built on key hedgehog habitat in central London.
Badger cull no help for hedgehogs
No Christmas cheer for claim that badger cull will help reverse declining fortunes of Mrs Tiggywinkle.