Introduction A recent study by Hongli Yu investigated the gene flow between four suburban populations of Western European hedgehogs in […]
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NHMP Cameras in Oxfordshire
27th May 2025
By Kori Malia, Hedgehog Intern 4 April, 2025: Camera Deployment Today, a team including NHMP Co-ordinator Dr Henrietta Pringle, researchers […]
NHMP Camera Competition
9th May 2025
In honour of this year’s Hedgehog Awareness Week, we’re launching a special competition for you to win a state of […]
A Spike-tacular time of year
21st February 2025
As winter comes to a close, our hedgehog friends will soon be emerging from hibernation. Here are some ways that […]
Hedgehog Book Club
18th December 2024
Hedgehogs are an unwaveringly popular species, and an iconic part of our British wildlife. As a result many books have […]
Hedgehogs classified as ‘Near Threatened’ in Europe
29th October 2024
The Western European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) has moved from ‘Least Concern’ to ‘Near Threatened’ on the IUCN Red List. The the International Union for […]
Britain’s National Hedgehog Conservation Strategy
13th October 2024
Britain’s first National Hedgehog Conservation Strategy has been published by People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) and The British Hedgehog […]
Hedgehog safety this bonfire night
11th October 2024
#RememberHedgehogs Bonfire night can be an extremely dangerous time for hedgehogs. As the hibernation season approaches, a large pile of […]
The Hedgehog Olympics
22nd August 2024
On your marks, get set…. HOG! In honour of this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games, we’re showcasing the sporting prowess […]
Hedgehog Street People: Lyndon from Hedgehog Friendly Campus
22nd August 2024
Lyndon is the Project Coordinator for Hedgehog Friendly Campus (HFC) at the University of Chester. HFC is a national project […]