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 ...

Beyond their quills and cute faces, hedgehogs possess a range ... fruits, and vegetables. Hedgehog hibernation varies by species and climate. For example, European hedgehogs hibernate 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.

But there’s a lot more to these cute creatures than their ... Unlike other species of hedgehog, the African pygmy doesn’t hibernate. Hibernation can actually be fatal for this species, because ...

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 ...

Gardening experts are urging people in Sussex and beyond to help hedgehogs ahead of National Hedgehog Day (Sunday, February 2).