If you’re lucky enough to have a hedgehog wandering through your garden, you might be wondering what to feed them, and what’s best left off the menu. These little nighttime foragers can be a big help ...

Hedgehogs are surprisingly common in UK gardens, with food a powerful attraction, say scientists.

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 ...

Introduction to hedgehogs -- Evolution and taxonomy -- Hedgehogs of the world -- Some features of hedgehogs -- Spines -- Defensive behaviour -- Biting -- Telling the sex of a hedgehog and how to ...

Researchers at Nottingham Trent University and Chester Zoo analyzed thousands of images from 415 gardens, alongside each garden's specific characteristics, to examine how often hedgehogs were detected ...

A study has given a glimpse into the lives of hedgehogs in Britain’s gardens - and how vital those spaces could be for their survival. In one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers analysed ...