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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Create hedgehog havens and seven other ways to help our prickly friends

UK hedgehog populations have declined 30-75% since 2000 due to habitat loss, pesticides, vehicle strikes, and climate change, but urban recovery shows promise with citizen science and habitat connectivity efforts offering practical solutions.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Ultrasound waves could help hedgehogs avoid being run over by cars

Hedgehogs possess ultrasonic hearing capabilities that could be leveraged through vehicle-mounted sound repellents to reduce road traffic deaths, addressing a critical conservation crisis affecting one-third of the population.
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6 months ago

Hedgehog highways could become requirement for new buildings

Hedgehog highways and bird-safe glass could become requirements for all new buildings as members of the House of Lords push through amendments to the government's planning bill. This may cause a headache for ministers, who have tried to avoid burdening developers with laws on nature measures such as swift bricks. The new Lords amendments include mandated provision for these nesting boxes, which campaigners say are crucial for the survival of the threatened species.
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