February 2, 2026, is International Hedgehog Day. While this occasion offers a moment to celebrate one of Europe’s most beloved small mammals, sadly, it’s also a much-needed opportunity to confront an ...

British gardens matter more than ever for hedgehogs, according to a study of the secret night life of the spiny mammals. Scientists gave householders wildlife cameras to spy on hedgehogs in more than ...

A small mammal in southern England has logged more rescue center transfers, emergency vet visits, and neighborhood relocations than many people complete long-distance trips in a lifetime. The hedgehog ...

Hedgehog populations, especially in Europe and the UK, are declining rapidly due to habitat loss, road deaths, and other ...

The Honolulu Zoo announced it recently received a female African pygmy hedgehog, named Petunia, through the Hawai‘i State Department of Agriculture’s amnesty program. “We welcome having a hedgehog in ...

The light evenings of summer are a perfect time to look out for hedgehogs in UK gardens. This adapted extract from June’s Wild Wild Life newsletter explains what we know about this popular animal and ...

Many hedgehogs are killed when crossing roads. Photo-SD/Shutterstock One of these projects – the “Danish Hedgehog Project” – involved more than 400 volunteers collecting 697 dead hedgehogs from all ...

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Raven Ridge Wildlife Center recovered an illegal hedgehog that was released into the wild in Pennsylvania. The Raven Ridge Wildlife Center announced on Facebook that ...

With their unmistakable spiny coats and pointed furry faces, hedgehogs are one of Britain’s most-loved mammals. Sign up for the top news stories every day to keep you informed with what's going on in ...

Hedgehogs are the most rescued wild animal in the UK. Here’s our guide to help you know when they need to be rescued – and when it is best to leave them alone. As the nights draw in our spiky friends ...

Hedgehog Awareness Week takes place next month and people across Nottinghamshire are being urged to get involved by taking ...