New research has found hedgehogs living in the same, semi-rural area have wide variation in hibernation timing and pattern, with some entering hibernation as much as three months later than others.

Things aren’t looking good for hedgehogs in the U.K. The prickly species was recently added to the endangered species list after their number fell from around 30 million in the 1950s to 500,000 in ...

When the first hedgehogs roam through gardens in the spring, many garden owners want to help the animals—after all, they ...

Hedgehogs’ habitat is shrinking, they’re vulnerable to cars, and pesticides are affecting their food supply. Here’s how we can help them pull through ...

One snowy morning in the Highlands of Scotland, Elieen and Paul Swan noticed an unusual mark across their garden. It was a shallow channel in the first nine inches of snow, leading from the cover of ...

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 ...