Hedgehogs are now an endangered species. Really. We found it a little hard to believe, too. But it’s true. Since the summer, hedgehogs have officially been listed as vulnerable to extinction. 

Clearly, it’s serious. So, we have to look out for our prickly pals. It wouldn’t be the same without them. 

Hedgehogs need to be able to roam far and wide in search of food, mates and nesting sites. This is where the holes in fences come in. The Wildlife Trusts has this easy-to-follow guide to what we can do to help them out. 

So, please consider cutting a hole in your fence, digging a channel underneath it or putting in a gravel board with a pre-cut hedgehog hole.