Wildlife teams are rescuing baby hedgehogs every day that would otherwise fall victim to dropping temperatures. It is believed warm weather late in the year has meant more hedgehogs were giving birth immediately before winter. Billy Elliott, from Wadars (Worthing and District Animal Rescue Service) said four hedgehogs had come into them since Friday and about 12 hedgehogs had been picked up since the temperature had started to drop. He said: “At this time of year it would only need a couple of days of a cold sharp frost and the little ones would get caught out.” |
We really cannot stress enough how important it is to look out for hedgehogs this time of year. As a species they are in real trouble so each and every hedgehog is extra precious. Please, any hedgie you see this time of year, pick it up, check it over and weigh it. If there is any suggestion of poor health (fleas, ticks, bald patches, wounds, breathing problems) or if it weighs less than 600g please call a wildlife rescue for help.
