February 2, 2026, is International Hedgehog Day. While this occasion offers a moment to celebrate one of Europe’s most beloved small mammals, sadly, it’s also a much-needed opportunity to confront an ...

Quick Take Hedgehog populations across Europe have declined dramatically due to habitat loss, pesticides, roads, and changing land use, with rural areas often hit hardest. Gardens and suburban green ...

The Western European hedgehog -- the prickly, nocturnal critter people love to encounter in the garden -- is in decline, mowed down by cars as its shrinking habitat forces it to move ever closer to ...