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European hedgehog

Considered a gardener’s best friend, hedgehogs will happily hoover up insects roaming in vegetable beds. Famously covered in spines, hedgehogs like to eat all sorts of bugs and crunchy beetles.…

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Wildlife advice

Our information for wildlife advice, hospitals, crimes and ID.
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Hedgehog FAQs

Curious about how long hoglets stay with their mum, how to clean out a hedgehog box or the impact of foxes and badgers on hedgehog populations? These FAQs are a great place to start.
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What advice we offer

Whether it's a hedgehog out in the middle of winter or how best to put nature at the heart of building developments, we want everyone to have access to the information they need to contribute towards nature's recovery.
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How to build a hedgehog home

By providing safe places for hedgehogs to live, you’re much more likely to see these prickly creatures in your garden.

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How to create a hedgehog hole

Help hedgehogs get around by making holes and access points in fences and barriers to link up the gardens in your neighbourhood.

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Wild About Gardens- hedgehog download

Download your free gardening for hedgehogs guide to find out how you can welcome hedgehogs into your garden and surrounding areas, including plenty of helpful tips and fun activities.
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Gloucestershire's hedgehogs

Hedgehogs used to be a familiar and well-loved visitor to our gardens, but there's been a startling decline of 95% since the 1950s. On this page you can find out more about these spiky mammals and what you can do to give them a helping hand.
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Help save hedgehogs this winter

Want to help make a difference to hedgehogs in your area? Find out the best ways to help our spikey friends and help them have a warm and comfortable winter.

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Laurie Lee Wildlife Way

Many people head for the Lake District, Snowdonia and the Yorkshire Dales to walk within awe-inspiring landscapes, but equally breath-taking views are ours to enjoy much closer to home. The Laurie…