The once common hedgehog is under threat from human activity more then ever. Hedgehogs are injured by pets, cars and impacted by human development. We have seen populations dwindle. Rough estimates put the population in England, Wales and Scotland at about one million today, compared with 30 million in the early 1950’s. A huge fall by any accounts. There are many rehabilitation centres in the UK, including the Hedgehog Hospital at Shepreth near Cambridge, where animals are treated and rehabilitated for release back into the wild. Below are some images of one of our most recognisable species, and the good work being carried out at the hospital.
Rescued animals are kept in comfortable boxes with old blankets
During rehabilitation the hogs weight is monitored.
