Hedgehog poo could hold important secrets about local biodiversity

The spiny mammals are on the decline, but they hold the secrets to biodiversity in their local areas.

Sophie Lund Rasmussen, Research fellow in Ecology and Conservation, University of Oxford • conversation
June 9, 2025 • ~6 min

When should you rescue a hedgehog? An expert guide

Hedgehogs that are out at night and appear healthy are best left alone.

Emily Harper, PhD Candidate, School of Animal, Rural & Environmental Sciences, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Nov. 7, 2024 • ~6 min

One garden, one year and one woman’s mission to make space for urban wildlife

One Garden Against the World is a call to action for anyone interested in gardening, conservation or climate change.

Elizabeth Nicholls, Research Fellow in Ecology, University of Sussex • conversation
July 29, 2024 • ~6 min

What Denmark's dead hedgehogs tell us about their lives -- and how we can help them

Research on Denmark’s hedgehogs offers insight into their cause of death – and how to help them.

Sophie Lund Rasmussen, Postdoctoral fellow, University of Oxford • conversation
Feb. 27, 2023 • ~8 min

How tracking technology is transforming our understanding of animal behaviour

Scientists use biologging devices to track animal behaviour – here are four times where it has improved our understanding of nature.

Louise Gentle, Principal Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Jan. 4, 2023 • ~8 min

The night is full of animal life, but scientists know very little about it

Humans have long struggled to understand the nocturnal world. As environmental change becomes increasingly acute, understanding their lives has never been more critical.

Alice Would, Lecturer in Imperial and Environmental History, University of Bristol • conversation
Sept. 29, 2022 • ~6 min

Hedgehog conservation: how to make a garden nest box appealing – new research

Garden surveys reveal what makes a house a home for Britain’s favourite mammal.

Abi Gazzard, PhD in Ecology and Conservation, University of Reading • conversation
July 4, 2022 • ~7 min

Hedgehog highways: what are they and how to help build one

Hedgehog numbers may be stabilising in towns and cites, helped by routes through gardens.

Lauren Moore, PhD Candidate in Road Ecology, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
March 4, 2022 • ~7 min

Why autumn is such a dangerous time for hedgehog mothers – and how to help them

For every kilometre of road in Europe, you're likely to find one dead hedgehog.

Lauren Moore, PhD Candidate in Road Ecology, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Nov. 16, 2020 • ~6 min

Reports of UK roadkill down two-thirds – but will hedgehogs thrive after lockdown?

Road networks are emptying during lockdown. What does it mean for wildlife now and in the future?

Lauren Moore, PhD Candidate in Road Ecology, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
May 12, 2020 • ~6 min

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