That’s right, autumn is here once again, and with it brings the opportunity for wildlife to prepare for this year’s hibernation. But before the hedgehogs make a cosy shelter in the compost ...

“The forecast for next week will be warmer than it has been for most of January,” said Alsheimer. “In general, we'll have ...

Hedgehog hibernation varies by species and climate. For example, European hedgehogs hibernate during the cold winter months, while African species, such as the African pygmy hedgehog, do not ...

Wildlife experts in the Channel Islands say warmer temperatures are leading to fewer hedgehogs hibernating and more being infested with parasites. The Jersey Hedgehog Preservation Group (JHPG ...

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 ...

Hedgehogs, dormice and bats are the only species that fully hibernate during the chilly months. While this allows them to build up fat reserves by eating foods rich in fat and sugar and during ...

Where to put your hedgehog home Hibernating hedgehogs like peace and quiet. Put the house where it won’t be disturbed, against a wall, bank or fence if possible and under or near plant cover.

Hedgehogs should be 600g - the size of a grapefruit - to hibernate, but some are coming in at 85g Hundreds of baby hedgehogs are having to be rescued because wet weather has left them too ...

This will be followed on January 18 and 19 by the "2. Austausch- und Weiterbildungs-Veranstaltung für Igel- und Wildtierpflegestationen," an exchange and training meeting for German hedgehog and ...

Did you know Punxsutawney Phil isn't the only weather-predicting groundhog? In Georgia, General Beauregard Lee has made his call.

Hedgehogs in Guernsey are struggling to survive because mild winter conditions mean they struggle to hibernate. The GSPCA said the animals need temperatures lower than 5C (41F) before they can go ...

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.