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Help a Hog
When was the last time you saw a hedgehog?
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? Though they’re one of the UK’s best-loved mammals, these once-common garden visitors are disappearing from under our very nose.
In fact, in 2024, the conservation status of the western European hedgehog was updated from 'Least Concern' to 'Near Threatened' according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List of threatened species due to ongoing declines in their numbers.
Thankfully, we can all take simple steps to give our prickly friends the lifeline that they so desperately need! 'Help a Hog' is your free guide to helping hedgehogs thrive in your own back yard. From inviting a hog to dinner and providing safe nesting places, to teaching yourself to 'un-garden' and getting your neighbours involved, there are so many things you can do to help reverse the fortunes of these wonderful animals.
Download your Help a Hog guide here
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