Research has found hedgehogs living in the same, semi-rural area have wide variation in hibernation timing and pattern, with some entering hibernation as much as three months later than others.

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

In recent years, the hedgehog population has declined. In 2021, they were redlisted. Hedgehogs are a threatened species in Norway and several other European countries. "I was surprised to find ...

Hedgehogs really are a gardener's best friend, eating lots of pesky pests that might damage our efforts. By helping them, we ...

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 ...

By the time April comes around and your outdoor space is waking up to spring sunshine and looking abundant and healthy, you ...

Where to put your hedgehog home Hibernating hedgehogs like peace and quiet. Put the house where it won’t be disturbed, against a wall, bank or fence if possible and under or near plant cover.

The National Trust said: "Take care not to disturb nesting birds and always check carefully before pruning hedges or shrubs.

That’s right, autumn is here once again, and with it brings the opportunity for wildlife to prepare for this year’s hibernation. But before the hedgehogs make a cosy shelter in the compost ...

Everyone loves a hedgehog, but in the UK numbers of these prickly mammals have plummeted – and they really need our help if they’re to rebound. As the weather warms up and these wonderful little ...

The challenge, which will take place from March 31 to April 13, coincides with the period when hedgehogs come out of hibernation. Participants are encouraged to cover the same distance a hedgehog ...