For 25 years, Joan Lockley has run a hedgehog rescue from her Staffordshire garden. The 82-year-old says she helped more than 600 of the animals over the past 12 months from her "hosprickle" at her ...

Our gardens can be a vital resource for hedgehogs, but today they often lack the natural shelter, resources and safe access ...

There are numerous hazards that can harm hedgehogs in the garden. From covering pools to checking before mowing, protect our ...

Households throughout the UK are being encouraged to act if they encounter a hedgehog in their garden - particularly during daylight hours. Despite being amongst the UK's most cherished native ...

A new project using GPS to track hedgehogs in Northern Ireland has been launched, with the aim of protecting the species.

When large patches of woodland are swallowed by urban sprawl or when households replace long grass with artificial turf or refurbish buildings to repair cracks and crevices, wildlife populations are ...

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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 ...

Instagrammer @beckielouiseryan struck up a friendship with a hedgehog that has been living in her garden since June. The hedgehog, whom she named Henry, is so comfortable with the family that he even ...

Never-before-seen work by the late comedian Rik Mayall will be showcased at a special event.

Now that spring has arrived, our favourite wildlife is beginning to reappear, but if you're hoping for a closer encounter, there are a few straightforward steps you can take to make your garden more ...