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Research: Litter in nests

8th May 2026

Hedgehogs are building their homes using human litter, according to new research, raising questions about how human activity is impacting wildlife.  The study, […]

Hedgehog Awareness Week 2026

3rd May 2026

Hedgehog Week This year Hedgehog Awareness Week runs from Sunday 3rd to Saturday 9th May. We have tips, pics and […]

Go WILD for Hedgehogs: Spring

7th April 2026

Wild gardens welcome hedgehogs Last summer, we asked you to choose a patch of your garden to become wild, leaving […]

Planting for hedgehogs

1st April 2026

By Helen Bostock, RHS Senior Wildlife Specialist This information originally appeared in an article by Olivia Drake in the April […]

Research: Hibernation patterns

20th February 2026

Meet Katie Katie Crawford is undertaking a PhD at Liverpool John Moores University, aiming to answer the question Can behavioural […]

Go WILD for Hedgehogs: Winter

9th December 2025

Over the summer, we asked you to choose a patch of your garden to become wild, leaving it to grow […]

A hedgehog wonderland

4th December 2025

Not a creature was stirring, not even a hedgehog… Help hedgehogs this winter The cold is setting in, and winter […]

NHMP spotting competition

24th November 2025

**This competition has now closed, but you can still get involved with NHMP spotting HERE** Counting hogs We’re using a […]

A hedgehog friendly festive season

20th November 2025

A holly jolly hedgehog Are you shopping for Christmas presents for your hedgehog-loving friends and family? Have a look at […]

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