#RememberHedgehogs Every year, hedgehog rescues receive casualties from bonfire accidents. As we approach the hibernation season, a pile of logs […]
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Hedgehog road signs
14th October 2020
New guidance released on placement of small animal traffic signs. A new small mammal road sign featuring a hedgehog was […]
Hedgehogs on roads: the problems and solutions
12th October 2020
Why are roads such a problem? While allowing easy movement for people, roads have the opposite effect on wildlife. They […]
New petition launched to increase legal protection for hedgehogs
2nd October 2020
BHPS’ new petition has reached an incredible 10,000 signatures in less than 24 hours. Earlier this year, hedgehogs were classified […]
Monthly Top Tips: October
2nd October 2020
Help hedgehogs store enough energy for hibernation by leaving some supplementary food out. With the cold winter months approaching, it’s […]
Harmful metaldehyde slug pellets to be banned due to impact on wildlife
28th September 2020
Following a previous ban which was overturned, metaldehyde is once again set to be banned from spring 2022. The ban […]
Prestigious award for 13-year-old hedgehog filmmaker Dylan
21st September 2020
During lockdown 13-year-old Dylan spotted hedgehogs in his garden and quickly became fascinated by them. He began leaving food out […]
‘Ghost’ hedgehogs in Dorset
14th September 2020
After a village had over 20 hedgehog road deaths in just a year, the Dorset Mammal Group are raising awareness […]
Monthly Top Tips: September
11th September 2020
Put a hedgehog house in your garden to provide a vital nest for a hibernating ‘hog in the coming months. […]
Monthly Top Tips: August
6th August 2020
Leave fresh water out in a shallow dish to help thirsty hedgehogs. With some sunny weather finally arriving, it’s a […]