This makes it extremely difficult for predators to attack or eat the hedgehog. Larger animals may attempt to paw at a ...

Unfortunately, as a defence strategy, spines are not what they used to be. A hedgehog’s natural predators will detect movement in the dark, so the tactic of staying still and curling up is very ...

The hedgehog's primary defense strategy is to curl up into a spiny ball to deter predators, which doesn't offer much protection in the face of a heavy, fast-moving vehicle. In addition ...

Hedgehogs have up to 5000 short, yellow-tipped spines can cover their upper body, offering protection from predators. If they're disturbed they'll roll up into a ball so their soft underside is ...

Hedgehogs hibernate through winter, so they need a shelter from cold weather and hungry predators. They also need a spot to nest to rear their young. Follow our instructions on how to build a simple ...

A £97,840 grant from the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund will support a groundbreaking conservation project ...