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  2. Hedgehog Street - Wikipedia

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    Hedgehog Street is a UK-based conservation initiative set up by two charitable organisations, People's Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) and the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS). The project was established in 2011 in response to a detected decline [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] in hedgehog ( Erinaceus europaeus ) populations in Britain, where ...

  3. Domesticated hedgehog - Wikipedia

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    Poland: European hedgehogs are protected and cannot be kept as pets. Four-toed hedgehogs may legally be kept as pets. France: European hedgehogs are protected, no specie of hedgehog can be kept as pets. Spain: European hedgehogs are protected and cannot be kept as pets. Four-toed hedgehogs are illegal and considered an exotic invasive species.

  4. European hedgehog - Wikipedia

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    In the UK badgers are the main predator of hedgehogs, [38] [39] and also compete for some of the same foods. Badger numbers have increased substantially in recent years due to increased legal protection, and increased predation by badgers may well be a major cause of declining hedgehog numbers in England.

  5. Do Hedgehogs Make Good Pets? Yes, But There's a Catch - AOL

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    In fact, many hedgehog owners will attest that it's even easier than raising cats or dogs! But low-maintenance doesn't mean hands-off, and pet hedgehogs still deserve a high standard of care; it's ...

  6. People's Trust for Endangered Species - Wikipedia

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    The charity's work in the UK has a focus on mammals, with hazel dormice, European hedgehogs and European water voles as the current key species. Saproxylic beetles are also a key group. Traditional orchards, wood pasture and parkland, and hedgerows are key habitats [4]. Assistance from volunteers and collaboration with other environmental ...

  7. Fauna of Great Britain - Wikipedia

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    A DEFRA study from 2006 suggested that 100 species became extinct in the UK during the 20th century: about 100 times the background extinction rate. [3] This has had a major impact on indigenous animal populations. Song birds in particular are becoming scarcer, and habitat loss has affected larger mammalian species.

  8. Hedgehog - Wikipedia

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    Hedgehogs sleep for a large portion of the day under bushes, grasses, rocks, or most commonly in dens dug underground. All wild hedgehogs can hibernate, though the duration depends on temperature, species, and abundance of food. Hedgehogs are fairly vocal, with a variety of grunts, snuffles and/or squeals.

  9. What are Czech hedgehogs? Ukraine's surprisingly simple ... - AOL

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    Czech hedgehogs are made from two metal beams that are sealed together at angles. A third beam is added to allow the hedgehog to keep its shape and to function even when moved or tipped over.