Soft-furred hedgehogs (gymnures) are small mammals that are members of the hedgehog family, but as their common name suggests they are furry rather than spiny. Like spiny hedgehogs, they are not rodents and they have a pointy snout. These small mammals are active during the day and night and are omnivorous, likely eating a diversity […]
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Thousands of wild animals ‘slaughtered’ every year to protect shooting for sport on grouse moors
An Oxford-led academic study has claimed a staggering 260,000 animals are killed in Scotland every year to protect the grouse population for shooting on country estates. They said the practice of using traps to cull predators on Scottish moors causes “tremendous, unjustifiable suffering” to creatures and must be fully banned. Animals targeted include foxes, weasels, […]
New Species of Forest Hedgehog Discovered in China
Mesechinus is a small genus of mammals in the hedgehog family Erinaceidae. The genus until now comprised four species from East Asia: Mesechinus dauuricus, Mesechinus hughi, Mesechinus miodon, and Mesechinus wangi. Except for Mesechinus wangi, which is found in southwestern China, the other three species are mainly distributed in northern China and adjacent Mongolia and […]
Crow Nudges Hedgehog Standing in Middle of the Road to Bring It to Safety – Cute Video
Some communities have taken extra precautions to protecting wildlife, but roadways are typically dangerous areas for animals. Some cities around the world may have built wildlife overpasses and animal crossing signs, but it’s still precarious out there for the critters. In fact, some animals seem to have learned how bad it can be and are […]
5 Hedgehog Stories That Stopped Us from Wanting One as a Pet
In the realm of exotic pets, the allure of a pet hedgehog is undeniable. These small spiky creatures have found their way into the hearts of many animal lovers. However, the charming exterior often masks a reality that’s far less idyllic. Beneath the surface lies a series of truths that reveal why hedgehogs might not […]
Hunt for ‘barbaric torturers’ who tied up legs of a helpless hedgehog, cut off his spines and spray-painted him blue
The RSPCA have slammed ‘barbaric torturers’ who tied a helpless hedgehog’s legs together, slashed and cut his spines and spray-painted him blue. The badly-injured hedgehog had to be put down because vets could not save him. A male, the ‘hog’ was found, pitilessly wounded, barely alive and in agonising pain, in Holt, Norfolk, on Saturday. […]
Man Jailed For Mutilating A Young Hedgehog
In a pivotal judgment that underscores the importance of Animal rights and welfare, a man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for brutally abusing a young hedgehog. The case has stirred conversations around the need for more stringent animal cruelty laws and amplified voices calling for the humane treatment of all creatures, great […]
Hedgehogs find themselves in prickly situation after falling down uncovered drains before they are rescued by RSPCA
Two hedgehogs founds themselves in a prickly situation after falling down uncovered drains in County Durham, before being rescued by the RSPCA. RSPCA officers were called to the property in Newton Aycliffe on May 21 and days later, were called out again to another address around 17 miles away in Gilesgate in the same area […]