We conducted our annual Hedgehog Hotspots survey again this autumn, now in its sixth year. Here's what we learned about how these much-loved creatures are faring in our region.

During the dark, damp, cold winter months the thought of hibernation can sound very appealing – tuck yourself away somewhere nice and cosy and sleep until spring arrives. But is that really what…

Now in its fifth year, we conducted our annual Hedgehog Hotspots survey once again this autumn. Hundreds of you took the time to report your sightings; here’s what we learned about how hedgehogs…

This year, an incredible 1,201 of you took part in our annual hedgehog survey. Here's what the results tell us about the state of hedgehogs in Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside.

Our 2021 hedgehog survey was bigger than ever, with 1,356 of you telling us when you last saw a hedgehog. Here’s what we discovered about the fortunes of hedgehogs in Lancashire, Manchester and…

In 2020, hedgehogs were classed as ‘vulnerable to extinction’ in the UK after years of tragic declines in their numbers, but how did we get to this point? What exactly happened to our hedgehogs?…

We were overwhelmed by the response to our 2020 hedgehog survey. A fantastic 1,085 of you submitted your hedgehog sightings, and the results are finally in.

Helping hedgehogs can start in our own gardens, and luckily, it isn’t hard to make them feel welcome. Our friends at Essex Wildlife Trust have shared their tried and tested tips.

They’re snuffly, cute and loveable, they’re a little bit weird and completely wonderful; but when was the last time you saw a hedgehog?

Hedgehogs are a rarer and rarer sight in our gardens, but our volunteer, David Merry, is lucky enough to have a whole family visiting his wildlife garden! Read all about their antics.