While winter hibernation is widely known, summer hibernation (estivation) is just as fascinating and vital for survival in ...

Now a Norfolk animal hospital has applied to build a gazebo for its hedgehogs. The RSPCA's East Winch Wildlife Centre hopes to add the U-shaped feature to the grounds of its site near King's Lynn.

MyBuilder.com has now offered a vital tip to help British households give beloved hedgehogs a better chance at survival - all the more important this week as temperatures heat up, which can mean ...

As people begin to spruce up their gardens ahead of summer, hedgehogs are relying on us to keep them safe. The charming little critters are one of Britain's favourite wild animals, but they are in ...

Research shows that the hedgehog population has fallen from an estimated 36 million in the 1950s to fewer than one million today. Hedgehogs are now considered as 'near threatened' on the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

As a proud patron of the British Hedgehog Preservation Society, I’m thrilled to support its mission to protect these lovely creatures whose numbers continue to decline across the UK. Known as ...