Quick Take Hedgehog populations across Europe have declined dramatically due to habitat loss, pesticides, roads, and changing land use, with rural areas often hit hardest. Gardens and suburban green ...

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 ...

CHESTER Zoo has played a part in a hedgehog study that shows the hidden impact of feeding the animals overnight.

Hedgehogs were present in more than half (57%) of the gardens studied, demonstrating that these spaces are crucial habitats for them. The study in residential gardens across Cheshire was part of ...