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Interesting information about European Hedgehogs...

Although we focus primarily on African Pygmy Hedgehogs, did you know that a report by the People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) confirms hedgehogs are continuing to decline in the UK? Sadly their surveys show that hedgehog numbers have fallen nearly 50% in the last 20 years!
As stated on their site, the reason for the decline include:
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– the wholesale application of pesticides which has consequently reduced the invertebrate species upon which hedgehogs feed;
– the prevalence of much larger fields which makes it far more difficult for hedgehogs to travel around their local landscape in safety;
– the widespread hedgerow-management practice of flailing, which soon produces leggy hedges with gappy growth around the base, transforming a once rich nesting habitat into something much poorer;
– commercial management of pastures using herbicides and fertilizers to reduce the amount of invertebrates in the soil, producing a bland, featureless desert optimised for monoculture and nothing else;
– the ploughing up of permanent pastures established over centuries, which destroys a rich wildlife eco system and often rips out ancient hedgerows and eradicates field headlands – rough, uncultivated areas which serve as a refuge for wildlife.

Feel free to visit their website at https://job-prices.co.uk/hedgehog-protection-guide/#hedgehog-decline for more interesting facts about European Hedgehogs!

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  • Home
    • About Us
    • Contact
    • Pictures of our hedgies in their new homes
    • Testimonials
  • For Sale
    • Babies For Sale
    • Adults for sale
    • How to reserve a hedgehog from us
  • Policies
    • Adopting From Us
    • Health Guarantee
    • Privacy Information and Pictures
  • Care
    • Are Hedgehogs Good Pets for Kids?
    • Salmonella prevention
    • What do I need? >
      • Cage recommendations
    • Heating Options
    • Handling your Hedgehog
    • Bathing and nail trimming >
      • Nail Trimming Video
    • Litter training
    • Bonding with your hedgehog >
      • What to expect the first day home
    • Feeding
    • Mites and Hedgehogs
    • videos
  • Schedule a pickup
    • Pickup Details
  • Blog
  • Store
    • Etsy Store
  • Fun Facts/FAQ
    • What it's like owning a hedgehog
    • 10 facts about hedgehogs
    • Hedgehog Quills
    • European Hedgehogs
    • Words of Wisdom
  • FAQ