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Position statement on captive breeding of hedgehogs for reintroductions

If hedgehogs are absent from an area, should they be bred in captivity and released in order to boost numbers? […]

Hedgehog hibernation is a complex process we’re still learning about. Contrary to common belief it’s not sleep, and animals need […]

Connecting gardens We’ve been delighted with the enthusiasm of our Hedgehog Champions (90,000 of you and counting!), and the number […]

As shy nocturnal creatures, hedgehogs can be very difficult to survey. Various methods exist for monitoring our prickly pals, including […]

Urban areas are an increasingly important refuge for hedgehogs. Our gardens and green spaces can offer offer food, shelter and […]

You may remember back in late 2019 we asked you to tell us about your garden, as part of a […]

Help us celebrate National Hedgehog Day 2021 by getting out in the garden… Today is a day to celebrate all […]

January and February Over winter, most hedgehogs will be hibernating. They may rouse from time to time during mild weather […]

Hedgehog Friendly Campus is a BHPS-funded national biodiversity programme for universities. The project offers free support to staff and students […]

We’d like to wish all of our wonderful Hedgehog Champions a very happy Christmas! Thank you for your support this […]