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___________________ Mammals 15 - Hedgehogs 1

                                 HEDGEHOG Erinaceus europaeus (f)

                                 HEDGEHOG Erinaceus europaeus (f)          

                                 HEDGEHOG Erinaceus europaeus (f)

                                 HEDGEHOG Erinaceus europaeus (f)

• A series of portraits of one of the most charming and useful of British mammals. This formerly common species is sadly becoming more endangered in many areas of the UK and this a matter of serious concern. This population crash has occurred partly as a consequence of exposure to toxic chemicals used for slug control. However, there has also been a loss of suitable garden habitat due to the ever-increasing pressures for the use of unoccupied land to build yet more houses. The situation is exacerbated by an apparent reluctance of homeowners to allow access under garden fences or to leave semi-wild areas. Climate may also have a part to play as the favoured prey items like slugs and snails are harder to locate uring sustained periods of hot, dry weather.

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