by Anne Dempsey
In the 1950s, Britain had 36 million hedgehogs. Now there are fewer than a million and numbers have fallen by 37% between 2003 and 2012. Habitat fragmentation is believed to be the biggest cause of the decline. A project called the Hedgehog Street has been trying to get neighbours to ensure connectivity between gardens. It can be as simple as building a small hole into the base of the adjoining fence. It would be sad if these lovely creatures died out. The hedgehog has been around since the time of the dinosaurs. So please, when you are erecting a sturdy fence, please consider a hedgehog friendly garden.