New research has found hedgehogs living in the same, semi-rural area have wide variation in hibernation timing and pattern, with some entering hibernation as much as three months later than others.

Things aren’t looking good for hedgehogs in the U.K. The prickly species was recently added to the endangered species list after their number fell from around 30 million in the 1950s to 500,000 in ...

Currently three species in the UK hibernate – but scientists think humans could one day enter the mix. All of the UK's bat species, hedgehogs and the dormouse retreat to cosy boltholes from around ...

Hedgehogs, while endearing creatures, are often elusive and unless you reside in the countryside, spotting one in your garden can be a rare occurrence. The population of these prickly critters is ...