This comes after a "golden year" of discovery for hedgehog species, which researchers hope will encourage more robust protection for these animals and the delicate environments that support them.

Sadly, the European hedgehog is now officially in decline across Europe. The International Union for Conservation of Nature ...

The hedgehog belongs to the order Eulipotyphla, which basically means “truly blind and fat,” explains Sophie. The family ...

The latest update to the International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) said hedgehog numbers had suffered rapid declines and the species was listed as "near threatened" in a global ...

The soft-furred hedgehog Hylomys dorsalis was previously thought to be a subspecies and has now been elevated to a distinct species Scientists have discovered five new species of soft-furred ...

Hedgehogs are especially vulnerable to vehicles ... they are characterized as some of the smallest species of elephants in the world. A key reason for their population decline is their preference ...

The European hedgehog—a valued and charming visitor to gardens—is now officially in decline all over Europe. In today's update of their red list for Europe, the International Union for the ...